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Convict past the reason for toxic masculinity?

Convicts in Australia in the 19th century

Convicts in Australia in the 19th century Source: Getty Images/Hulton Archive

For weeks, sexual abuse and a "toxic" male culture have occupied the headlines in Australia. Tens of thousands took to the streets, and the anger of many women is great. Researchers now believe they have discovered the origin in the country's history. My colleague Barbara Barkhausen has been looking into the current research and talks to me on the phone.


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By Barbara Barkhausen ,, Trudi Latour

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For weeks, sexual abuse and a "toxic" male culture have occupied the headlines in Australia. Tens of thousands took to the streets, and the anger of many women is great. Researchers now believe they have discovered the origin in the country's history. My colleague Barbara Barkhausen has been looking into the current research and talks to me on the phone.



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