Policing needs to talk more about its men. In likes of policing and other male dominated workplaces 'Masculinity Contest Cultures' play out daily. These are environments where men feel pressure to prove toughness, dominance and endurance. Vulnerability and help seeking are viewed as weakness. Unhealthy competition is the outcome. Left unchecked such contests work to … Continue reading When Strength Becomes Silence: Masculinity Contest Cultures, Policing and the Power of Active Bystandership
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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