…men should come to women’s rescue. This broad framing, including the campaign’s central tagline, ‘#MentorHer’, has inherently patronizing connotations, suggesting women must be ‘helped’ by men. This assumption leads to…
…“Lean In Together” campaign for gender equality, and Bud Light “femvertising”—that is, attempting to use feminism to sell a product. One would be forgiven for thinking, at the very least,…
…stereotyping (e.g. women are always volunteered as note-takers), comments on physical appearance – or otherwise. 4. Myth: When it comes to parenting and caregiving, we’ve all been hit equally hard…
…of norms and expectations associated with the “right” way to “be a man.” These have negative consequences not only for an individual’s mental, physical, and psychological well-being, but also for…
…Foundation’s first-ever Womanity Award. The program, adapted from Equimundo’s flagship Program H, encourages men and boys to challenge gender-based stereotypes, question traditional ideas of manhood, and contribute to ending all…
…eliminate GBV. The workshop brought together a powerful mix of representatives from civil society organizations, INGOs, faith-based groups, donors, and various government ministries. Despite their different perspectives, a shared determination…
…father. The video is designed to engage young men, educators, and health professionals in critical reflections about rigid models of masculinities and how they influence young men’s attitudes and behaviors….
…hosted a webinar reflecting on lessons learned from work on masculinities and how they can be used to address child, early, and forced marriages (CEFM). View the visual summary here….
…to right) MenCare Co-Coordinator, Wessel van den Berg; The Guardian Global Development Desk Deputy Editor, Liz Ford; Plan International CEO, Anne-Birgitte Albrectsen; UNICEF Principal Advisor for Gender Equality, Dr. Lauren…
…disease for adolescents aged 10-19. Media: The media – which includes television shows, films, music, and advertisements – reinforces ideas about hyper-masculinity in which men are rewarded for aggression, toughness,…
…order to make the goal of children’s and adolescents’ rights a reality. The phenomenon of CSECA involves cultural, social, economic, political, and legal factors. Aspects related to subjectivity, culture, values,…