Sexual consent — yes, no, maybe
Bettina ArndtAllegations of rape or sexual assault, especially on campus, often flow from encounters where both parties are drunk.
COMMENTNo rape crisis on campus
BETTINA ARNDTAfter all the dire predictions about university campuses crawling with rapists, the results are in.
In the accuser’s favour
Bettina ArndtRape culture narrative on campus encourages fear and false allegations.
In men’s defence
BETTINA ARNDTExamining the the rise of the honey badgers — women who are taking up the male rights cause with a lot of gusto.
When it’s on for young and old
BETTINA ARNDTThe French presidential frontrunner’s marriage to a woman 24 years his senior has captivated public attention.
Challenge to bias in social science
Bettina ArndtQueensland University recruit Roy Baumeister has a formidable reputation for ruffling feathers.
COMMENTAnti-male gender bias entrenched
BETTINA ARNDTChanges to Victorian manslaughter and rape laws have resulted in one of the most gender-biased jurisdictions.
Guess who abhors men’s doco
Bettina ArndtFeminists are trying to shut down a sister’s film that challenges their myths.
COMMENTMaking little boys feel ashamed
BETTINA ARNDTThe violence most children are experiencing in homes is two-way violence involving both mothers and fathers.
Rape culture hysteria on horizon
Bettina ArndtThe scene is set for exaggerated claims of sexual violence at Australia’s universities.
Ideology driving violence debate
BETTINA ARNDTAustralia’s approach to dealing with domestic violence ignores women’s participation, says senator David Leyonhjelm.
Always beating up on men
Bettina ArndtDomestic violence groups have built an industry on skewed figures.
Blokes alone not to blame
Bettina ArndtThe femocrats face a herculean task denying the reality we see all about us in terms of domestic violence.
Sex etiquette for online daters
Bettina ArndtFor many, especially older people, the question is still ‘how soon is too soon?’.
Not quite sex advice 101
Bettina ArndtLuke Warm Sex is playful and provocative but fails to satisfy at the crucial moments.
Song and dance over grievance
Bettina ArndtThe witless outcry over a bawdy song at UNSW amplifies a sad culture of complaint.
Minister’s story fails gender test
BETTINA ARNDTDaniel Andrews today responds to the report from Australia’s first Royal Commission into Family Violence.
Learn language of online dating
Bettina ArndtThose willing to be persistent and cheerful and learn the mores of this new world will succeed.
No to government by wacky cause
Bettina ArndtOur gender politics are increasingly playing out on social media, creating a mob rule mentality.
Flirting with confected outrage
Bettina ArndtThe Gayle and Briggs beat-ups reflect poorly on the thought police.
Silent victims
Bettina ArndtOur culture assumes domestic violence is committed by men, but data reveals a high number of women are abusers.
Are women losing their sex drive
Bettina ArndtAmid the salacious reporting following the Ashley Madison hack this month, there was one startling revelation.
Do men prefer a wife at home?
Bettina Arndt‘Aussie men prefer the wife to stay home’ was the anti-male media reaction to new research. But what’s the truth?
Love at first site?
Bettina ArndtWomen can be fussier than men when sizing up potential mates online, dating data shows.
High fidelity
Bettina ArndtSex outside marriage tends to be the exception, but it may be time for change.
Reality check on teen sexual acitivity
Bettina ArndtRELAX, parents. Here’s a welcome break from the stream of articles warning about sex dangers awaiting your innocent offspring.
Men do it tougher in golden years
Bettina ArndtAFTER a big career can come a big void, leaving men socially adrift.
Society wedded to fallacies on families
Bettina ArndtDYSFUNCTIONAL families might make for good TV, but the truth is that children do better when they live with both parents.
Selective zealotry of morals brigade
Bettina ArndtOUR self-appointed guardians see sexual abuse in some areas but not others.
Divorce wars cruelling men’s chances
BETTINA ARNDTTHE Family Court is concerned about the escalation of false claims made about men during divorce battles.