Hey there. I just wanted to let you know that I won’t let you define my masculinity. In fact, I won’t let you define masculinity full stop. Why, you may ask would I pen this letter to you? It’s simple, you are a danger to girls and women, and you are doing great damage to … Continue reading Dear Mr ‘Pick up’ Artist
How would you react?
How would you respond to a friend disclosing a rape or sexual assault? How would you react? Sexual violence is something that we all need to be aware of. That’s a bold statement don’t you think? Why do we all need to be concerned about rape? Why should we need to be more socially aware … Continue reading How would you react?
ON A DECEMBER DAY
Thirty years ago, a young man trying to do the best job he could was offered cash by another young man also trying to do the best job that he could. Both of these young men, stained by man’s inhumanity, were standing in a place of horror and amazement, a place of anger and compassion. … Continue reading ON A DECEMBER DAY
We can’t keep whacking the moles, we need to reduce the moles
Yesterday, the 25th November, marked the start of 16 days of action to prevent Men’s Violence Against Women. Across the world there will be events taking place that shed light on this ongoing and troubling issue. A story on the BBC Website today (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-46292919) highlighted that on average 137 women across the world are killed … Continue reading We can’t keep whacking the moles, we need to reduce the moles
It’s time to act.
In his book the “Macho Paradox – Why some men hurt women and how all men can help”, friend and colleague Jackson Katz paints a disturbing picture that challenges the reader to try and engage in a discourse that can change lives of not just girls and women but boys and men also. This week … Continue reading It’s time to act.
