Created: Aug 09, 2007
Updated: Mar 27, 2008
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Men and Violence



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Men and violence focuses on men both as perpetrators and victims of violence, on the causes of men's violence and aggression, and on addressing how to change norms that encourage violent behavior. This includes gender-based violence, which is rooted in prescribed behaviors, norms and attitudes based upon gender and sexuality. Gender-based violence is an articulation of, or an enforcement of, power hierarchies and structural inequalities that are informed by belief systems, cultural norms and socialization processes.
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rape, physical abuse, violence against women, sexual assault, gender based violence, sexual violence, domestic violence against men, masculinity and violence, battering, social control, interpersonal violence, violence and power, maintenance of gender inequality, sexism, sexual harassment, militarism, gender norms, self directed violence, collective violence, physical violence, social norms
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How do I add keywords? Men and Violence should also include keywords "patriachy," "privilege," and "entitlement."  Not sure how this all works, but wonder if it is possible to add such keywords, especialy since they are so "key" to the exercise of power and control by men.

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