Men with sexist ideas of masculinity more likely to abuse women

Most men don’t ever use violence against a woman. But, according to a new study, some men are far more likely to use violence than others.

Men who conform to sexist masculine stereotypes are more likely to be violent against women. Source: Shutterstock

Men who adhere to rigid, sexist stereotypes of how to be a man are more likely to use and tolerate violence against women.

On the other hand, men with more flexible, gender-equitable ideas about manhood are more likely to treat women with respect. And promoting healthy, more flexible models of masculinity is an important way to end domestic and sexual violence.

While they may be familiar, these ideas have been backed up by a new report from domestic violence not-for-profit Our Watch, which reviewed Australian and international research on masculinity, citing 374 sources.

Read the full article in English here.