SocietyFamily and sexual violence against Australian children rises sharply, researchers warn of ‘manosphere’
A University of Sydney study found violence against children increased in Australia from 2014 to 2024, with sexual assaults and family violence-related assaults rising steeply after 2021. Researchers said income inequality, online misogynistic cultures and greater awareness may contribute, but no single cause explains the rise.
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Family and sexual violence against Australian children rises sharply, researchers warn of ‘manosphere’
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