The case was a literal example of what some men’s rights activists say is the new discrimination against men that post #MeToo feminism has enabled.
the discriminatory sexism of the “Ladies Only” lounge at the Museum of Old and New Art in Hobart, is a massive sook. But on another reading, Lau is a paladin for modern men.
This week the tribunal found in his favour, with deputy president Richard Grueber stating that the relevant legislation “does not permit discrimination for good faith artistic purpose per se”. The museum is considering its options regarding an appeal. It’s a hard contention for many women to stomach, to put it mildly.
Overall, boys now perform less well in school than girls , and more young women go to university than young men . Men are less likely to have close friends than women, and they commit suicide at a much higher rate.
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