Reblogged from MasculinityU: Guest post by Joseph Voltz. We’ll continue our look at masculinity in the modern superhero by taking on the unstoppable force himself, Marvel’s Incredible Hulk. There have been several different interpretations, origins, and incarnations of the Hulk, depending on the writer’s vision. I will be speaking in general terms that reflect across… [Read more…]
May 17, 2012
Reblogged from Men & Masculinities Knowledge Community: Masculinity and Sexuality in the High School An Indiana mother who sent her gay son to school with a stun gun after administrators apparently didn’t do enough to stop the bullying against him said she would do it again even though the teen now faces expulsion. Grimes sent… [Read more…]
May 11, 2012
If stalking involves intimate partners, average duration is 2.2 years. Now, let’s get real on action. We can stop stalking.
May 4, 2012
More than half of raped college women tell no one of their victimization. National Violence Against Women Survey. Office of Juvenile Justice, Bureau of Justice Statistics, U.S. Dept. of Justice. 1995-2000
May 2, 2012
By: Erin Gloria Ryan The first time I tried to load the #replacebandnameswithrape hashtag, my computer browser warned me that the page contained insecure content. “Insecure” doesn’t even begin to describe it. I’d be offended if I wasn’t so depressed. You know people fought in wars to protect our freedom of speech, right? And this is… [Read more…]
April 22, 2012
As far as I’m concerned, being any gender is a drag. -Patti Smith
April 18, 2012
Our friends at MAVEN PCC (Men’s Anti-Violence Educational Network) are organizing a trending topic for Wednesday April 18, 2012, to continue to encourage men to spread to word about Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM). Use this hashtag as you tweet about SAAM: #HealthyMasculinities -MasculinityU Team
April 13, 2012
“I do not wish them [women] to have power over men; but over themselves.” ― Mary Wollstonecraft, A Vindication of the Rights of Woman
April 10, 2012
What if men (we’re really talking about “males” more specifically) got pregnant? - ‘Paternity leave’ would be months long. - Breast feeding wouldn’t be protested against. - Men would be hired for jobs even if they are young and of “fertile age”. The potential for pregnancy wouldn’t be a limiting factor to land the job.… [Read more…]
April 3, 2012
April marks the beginning of Sexual Assault Awareness Month. As men we need to take responsibility for our roles in sexual violence prevention and do our part. Use the following hashtags as you spread awareness and speak out against sexual violence on twitter: #SAAM #SAAM2012 As men, we need to support and “show up” to… [Read more…]
May 23, 2012
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