Quick facts
Australia
Assault
- In Australia men are more than twice as likely to be assaulted by a stranger than women.[1]
- Infant boys are the only members of our society who do not have a right to bodily integrity at birth.
- 32% of Australian men under 30 are circumcised, and the rate is falling.[2]
Sexual Assault
- Up to the age of 9, boys are three times more likely to be victims of sexual assault than girls.[3]
- Before 15 and after 44 men and boys are more likely to be victims of sexual assault than women and girls.[4]
Work & Commuting
- 90% of machinery operators and drivers are male.[5]
- For people working 41hours or more per week, men have commutes that are 27% longer.[6]
References
- ↑ https://www.crimestats.aic.gov.au/facts_figures/1_victims/C4/
- ↑ https://www.bupa.com.au/health-and-wellness/health-information/az-health-information/facts-about-male-circumcision
- ↑ https://www.crimestats.aic.gov.au/facts_figures/1_victims/A4/
- ↑ https://www.crimestats.aic.gov.au/facts_figures/1_victims/A4/
- ↑ https://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Lookup/by%20Subject/2071.0.55.001~2016~Main%20Features~Commuting%20Distance%20by%20Personal%20Characteristics~10
- ↑ https://www.abs.gov.au/ausstats/abs@.nsf/Lookup/by%20Subject/2071.0.55.001~2016~Main%20Features~Commuting%20Distance%20by%20Personal%20Characteristics~10