The ripples of social change
Abstract
Progress on gender relations and masculinity will be made in the centre, with moderate women and moderate men finding better ways of collaborating together. Boys and men face discrimination, Gamma Bias, sexist behaviours, and stereotypes. They frequently commit suicide, they often experience the negative impact of relationship breakdown, mental illness, and alcohol and drug abuse. Many men are not achieving their leadership potential in our journeys through work, business, and the public sector. The Awards for Under-Represented Men in Leadership provide tangible support plus inspiration for the male leaders of our future.
Keywords: boys, gamma bias, masculinity, male leadership, men
Author Biography
David Maywald is father to a son and daughter, and happily married for over a decade. Fatherhood brings added meaning to his life. David grew up in Adelaide, studied at the Australian National University, and then worked for two decades as an Investment Manager in Sydney. He currently serves on five boards as a Non-Executive Director. He is Chair of a public company called SolarShare Community Energy Ltd, board member of St John ACT and Community Services #1 (both in Canberra), as well as board member of a foundation in Sydney and a trust in Adelaide. David is proud to be a champion for boys and men (while also supporting girls and women).
