If the org itself hadn’t sent an e-mail, I would’ve had trouble believing this one!
Note how the focus is not on the violence, but on changing boys to be different. In other words, it’s not the violence that’s the problem, it’s the boys!
The term “gendered violence” is also suspect, as there has never been any objective research into whether this social phenomenon even exists.
Also note the disclaimer that gives the feds an out should anyone complain this is a poor use of taxpayer funding.
PreventConnect.org is a national online project dedicated to the primary prevention of violence against women.
Growing Boys into Men:
Countering Traditional Masculinity Through Norms Change
Countering norms that reinforce traditional masculinity is an opportunity to prevent violence in a lasting, comprehensive way. This web conference will highlight specific strategies and efforts that seeks to change norms related to gendered violence. Different norms will be examined with regard to their historical context, distinct challenges, and opportunities for collaborative work.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Repeated on Thursday, May 27, 2010
This ninety-minute (90 min) session will start at 11 AM Pacific Daylight Savings Time on May 26, and will be repeated at 11 AM Pacific Daylight Savings Time on May 27.
(Click here to identify the start time in your time zone)
Host: David Lee, PreventConnect, California Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Presenter: Annie Lyles, Xavier Morales and Christine Chang, Prevention Institute
Guests:
* Jerry Tello, Therapist, Author, and Performer
* Craig Norberg-Bohm, Men’s Initiative Coordinator, Jane Doe Inc.
Objectives:
* Understand how norms create an environment in which violence is more likely to occur.
* Provide examples of successes from people and organizations working to counter norms of traditional masculinity.
* Identify strategies being used to effectively counter and change norms.
* Identify potential indicators for measuring progress in norms change.
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http://www.preventconnect.org
Cost:
Free
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