Domestic violence and sexual abuse are often called "women's issues."
"Calling gender violence a women's issue is part of the problem for a number of reasons. It gives men an excuse not to pay attention."
In this bold, blunt talk, Jackson Katz points out that these are intrinsically men's issues - and shows how these violent behaviours are tied to definitions of manhood. A clarion call for us all - women and men - to call out unacceptable behaviour and be leaders of change.
Listen to his talk here.
"Calling gender violence a women's issue is part of the problem for a number of reasons. It gives men an excuse not to pay attention."
In this bold, blunt talk, Jackson Katz points out that these are intrinsically men's issues - and shows how these violent behaviours are tied to definitions of manhood. A clarion call for us all - women and men - to call out unacceptable behaviour and be leaders of change.
Listen to his talk here.
