May 2011: How to Be a Real Man
filed in Monthly on May.09, 2011
Our article for this month discusses women’s leadership. Although the author is discussing women’s leadership from the perspective of his home life, the commentary found in his article has ramifications in our larger society. In the article, Dan Mulhern discusses the ways he has had to change his behavior and attitudes about what it means to be a man as a result of being married to a powerful woman.
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The article begs the question: as women begin to assume positions of power within our society, how does this impact traditional gender roles? What kind of work is required of us as violence prevention advocates as we prepare our communities for this transition? Clearly, given the commentary that follows the article, there is still work to be done.
The Men's Nonviolence Project seeks to encourage men to take an active role in ending men's violence against women. MNP provides information, resources, and connections to inspire and support the involvement of men and boys in preventing domestic violence.