Men Take A Stand!

How can Men take a stand Against Violence Against Women?
Men’s attitudes and behaviors are shaped in powerful ways by their male peers. Men’s lives are also highly structured by relationships with other men. Violence against Women affects all men equally, because we all have women close to us- whether it’s our Mother, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Grandma, or close friend. Men have to become great examples in implementing nonviolent masculinity by practicing & teaching qualities and behaviors such as listening, empathy, and respect for Women a long with other Men & Boys. Men have to change the traditional acceptance of social norms and become allies to Women.

Ways Men can be an Ally:

• Learn how prevalent and pervasive Violence Against Women is
• Realize that “Violence Against Women” is a Men’s issue.
• Critically examine your own beliefs & attitudes towards Women and other Men & Boys.
• Earn trust from Women
• Seek advice from Women and Men in the Movement
• Accept responsibility to Step Up for Violence Against Women

Ways Men can take a Stand:

• Understand and believe that you’re not speaking out on behalf of Women, but because it affects and offends you as a Man.
• Hold other Men accountable for their actions
• Educate yourself and others on ways social structures contribute to violence
• SPEAK OUT EVERY CHANCE YOU GET.
• DO NOT fund companies that support sexism and the objectification of women.
• If you have a problem with violence towards women-be responsible and seek help.


Who needs to be involved?

• Every Man & Boy
• Men with Power (Preachers, Principals, Sherriff’s, Judges, Coach’s, Governor’s, Mayor’s)
• All of the Community (Church’s, Business’s, School’s, Organizations, Clubs)



Quotes-

- “First step to creating change is awareness” – Ted Rutherford
- “Not All men are the problem, but All men can be part of the solution”– Jeremy Flowers
- “If you choose to do nothing, it’s a choice with consequences” – Jackson Katz


Resources for Men:
www.StepUpAgainstViolence.com
www.Responsiblemen.net
www.JacksonKatz.com
www.acalltomen.com
www.menstoppingviolence.org
www.mencanstoprape.org
www.menagainstdv.org