Teach Us: How Gender Expectations Can Cause Harm

Gender expectations shape so much — what we wear, how we're expected to behave, the roles we ‘should’ fill at home, in our careers, and our relationships.

In this episode, Anthony Stefanos is joined by Daniel Principe, Blake Pavey, Gina Martin, and Brodie Grundy for an insightful conversation about how gender roles shape our sense of identity—and the harm they can do.

Together, the group dives into how pressure to be a “real man” or “perfect woman” can mess with how we form relationships, express emotions, or feel safe being ourselves. They talk body counts, footy culture, hyper-masculine role models, social media echo chambers, and the impossible tightrope of femininity.

This is an unfiltered and honest conversation about unlearning what we’ve been taught —and the liberation that comes in redefining our gender on our own terms.

FEATURING:

Anthony Stefanos:

Host of the Teach Us Consent podcast series, Anthony is a youth communicator and presenter known for guiding bold, honest conversations with empathy and clarity.

Daniel Principe:

Youth advocate and educator speaking to young men across the country about respect, empathy and culture.

Blake Pavey:

Probably the best terminally ill comedian under 25 from a regional town you’ll see this week.

Gina Martin:

Multi-award winning gender equality activist; writer, speaker and facilitator who educates, advocates and inspires.

Brodie Grundy:

Professional AFL footballer and advocate for emotional honesty, equity and curiosity.