National Domestic Violence Awareness Project

“‘The argument that 'boys will be boys’ actually carries the profoundly anti-male implication that we should expect bad behavior from boys and men. The assumption is that they are somehow not capable of acting appropriately, or treating girls and women with respect.”

profeminist:

Jackson Katz (2006). “The Macho Paradox: Why Some Men Hurt Women and and How All Men Can Help”, p.80   

Ted Talk video:  Violence against women - it’s a men’s issue

“ Domestic violence and sexual abuse are often called “women’s issues.” But in this bold, blunt talk, Jackson Katz points out that these are intrinsically men’s issues – and shows how these violent behaviors are tied to definitions of manhood. A clarion call for us all – women and men – to call out unacceptable behavior and be leaders of change.”