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Nordic paradox: how male resentment fuels domestic abuse

Nordic paradox: how male resentment fuels domestic abuse

Closing gender pay gaps fuels domestic violence, pointing to the deep challenges to stop the societal scourge.

Tom BurtonGovernment editor
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According to ANU research, there is a 35 per cent increased likelihood of domestic violence when women earn more than their male partners.

The researchers from the Tax and Transfer Policy Institute were astounded by their 2021 landmark finding, but not surprised.

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Tom Burton
Tom BurtonGovernment editorTom Burton has held senior editorial and publishing roles with The Mandarin, The Sydney Morning Herald and as Canberra bureau chief for The Australian Financial Review. He has won three Walkley awards. Connect with Tom on Twitter. Email Tom at tom.burton@afr.com

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