A more positive conversation with and about young men is not about minimising harm or protecting male feelings. It is about effectiveness. If the goal is to reduce violence, challenge abusive norms, and create cultures where men intervene early when something is going wrong, then young men need to be engaged as part of the … Continue reading Why we need a more positive conversation with young men about violence
Violence is a men’s issue. That doesn’t mean what some people think it means.
The moment you describe violence as “a men’s issue”, someone will inevitably reply: “Not all men.” They’re right. Not all men commit violence. Not all men harass women. Not all men abuse their partners. But that’s never been the point. The real question isn’t whether all men are violent. The question is whether men have … Continue reading Violence is a men’s issue. That doesn’t mean what some people think it means.
Getting It Right Matters So Much
The conversation sparked by Louis Theroux: The Dangerous Rise of the Manosphere has, quite rightly, put a spotlight on misogyny. But if the goal is to genuinely steer young men away from harmful online spaces, then focusing solely on misogyny is like trying to treat a fever without asking what infection is causing it. Misogyny … Continue reading Getting It Right Matters So Much
The Power Of The Situation – Part 2
I’ve written before using this title. I applied it to a policing issue. I wanted to use the same title to explore how the power of the situation plays out in many different issues. A focus on the individual is often a priority for many involved in the prevention of harm, however a focus on … Continue reading The Power Of The Situation – Part 2
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