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Misogyny: Are Boys Wired To Behave Badly?


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What can neuroscience teach us about challenging online misogyny in schools?

Sex differences in the brain and behaviour are not fixed—they are shaped by experience, social norms and environment.

Why masculinity must be redefined in schools

Sex and Gender in Brain and Behavioral Research Published in 2023, Why and How to Account for Sex and Gender in Brain and Behavioural Research (Eliot et al., 2023) challenges the persistent myth that boys are “wired” to behave badly. It offers a practical and scientific way forward

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