5 results for tag: Male Violence


Press Release: Raised by Wolves, Possibly Monsters – From Mobster To Reiki Master

Healthy Masculinity Where is healthy masculinity in the news? Headlines today are filled with men abusing women – from Sean “Diddy” Combs to the Frenchman accused of raping his wife and allowing other men to do so. These stories beg these questions: Can men be reformed and changed? What role can men play in making the world safe for women?   Author MICHAEL SWERDLOFF, who received training from the DALAI LAMA among other revered teachers, gives an honest account of discovering healthy masculinity from the inside out in his new book - RAISED BY WOLVES, POSSIBLY MONSTERS: FROM MOBSTER TO REIKI MASTER. As the book’s name suggests, ...

Sexy Weakness – The Sexual Power of Emotional Vulnerability

Sexy weakness? What on earth is that? As a man, like millions of other men, I was taught that being vulnerable was bad and a sign of being weak. I was taught women want a man who is strong, stable, and "tough," whatever the heck that means. I was taught that you keep your emotions in check and never let anyone see who you really are. Like never. It has taken me decades to unlearn some of this programming. Parts of it were easy and simple to leave behind; other elements took longer and needed more attention and intention. More importantly, women did not feel safe around me because I didn't feel safe around me or my thoughts. I typically attracted ...

Slap Her – Violence Against Women

Please share your thoughts on Slap Her - Violence Against Women, a short video production about boys and violence towards girls.

Slap Her - Violence Against Women

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1 is 2 Many: Men Standing Against Sexual Assault

It is both inspiring and somewhat comical to be putting your focus in the same place as the White House. Pres. Obama and VP Biden have just released a new PSA as part of their, 1 is 2 Many campaign, including famous male actors, The President and Vice President themselves supporting and standing against sexual assault and violence towards women. It is great to see famous men standing up for women. But I can't lie; the first thing that came to my mind was, "It's about time!" ...

Making College Campus Safe From Sexual Violence

It is not a new topic or one that makes the news as often as many other forms of violence in our culture, but sexual violence reaches across America with little resistance. It generally takes a scandal at a university for sexual violence on a college campus to make headlines. We know about Drunk college student breaks into business, eats half a box of Hot Pockets, passes out, iPhone 6 Looks Crazy Thin in New Leaked Photos, and Kim Kardashian Attacked By Elephant While Taking Selfie, but we rarely hear about sexual violence prevention programs or men stepping forward to support the stoppage of sexual violence on college campus across our country. ...