We're back! And this season we have a new format. We're learning about topics that have contributed to our modern gender landscape.

Our challenge - to become an expert in 2 minutes!

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Matt and Alex discuss your questions from the first season of the podcast - including whether we're conditioning men and women to need each other less and less; why women are so into KeepCups; and do women actually want men to dominate them in the bedroom?

Contact us with your feedback and questions: [email protected]

Matt and Alex discuss the impact of gender norms on domestic partnerships.

Episode format:

- Division of labour in the home;

- Emotional labour / mental load;

- Financial dependence.

Matt and Alex discuss the evolution of mothers and fathers taking leave after child birth.

Episode format:

- Structural barriers for men in accessing parental leave;

- Societal expectations related to taking parental leave;

- Impacting gender equality through more equal access to parental leave.

Matt and Alex discuss the importance of friendship and how gender norms impact these relationships.

Episode format:

- Friendships between men and women;

- Male mateship;

- Female friendship.

Matt and Alex discuss gender and careers.

Episode format:

- Early influences on career choices

- Career behaviours, stereotypes and barriers to progression

- The importance of positive role models.

Matt and Alex discuss International Men's Day.

Episode format:

- International Men's Day: do we need it?

- Lessons from International Women's Day

- A single day to reflect on gender issues.

Matt and Alex discuss the impact of gender norms on the way present ourselves and the activities we choose.

Episode format:

- Physical development: when do you become a 'man' or a 'woman'?

- Suits and dresses

- 'Acceptable' hobbies and pastimes.

Matt and Alex discuss gender expectations relating to the expression of emotion.

Episode format:

- 'Masculine' vs. 'feminine' emotions;

- Emotional expression or suppression;

- Individual identity as a collection of masculine and feminine traits;

- Vulnerability and openness.

Matt and Alex discuss sexuality as an expression of gender.

Episode format:

- Realisation of sexuality early in life;

- Exploration of sexuality through adolescence;

- Expression of sexuality.