Involving Men in Ending Violence against Women

Taylor & Francis

Involving Men in Ending Violence against WomenDevelopment, Gender and VAW in Times of Conflict\nAuthor(s): Joyce Wu\nFormat: Paperback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367350970, 978-0367350970\nSynopsis\nInvolving men to stop violence against women is a global trend, with celebrity-endorsed campaigns such as HeforShe and White Ribbon being hailed as progress in changing male behaviour. But the question remains: Has mens involvement resulted in positive change, or has it reinforced the belief that women need to be rescued by men?\n\nInvolving Men in Ending Violence against Women provides a feminist analysis of mens motivations for joining violence against womens movement. Through extensive fieldwork in Afghanistan, Pakistan and East Timor, this innovative title explores the roles men play in violence against women programs. Indeed, while there are growing voices that question male advocacy and activism in the violence against wome.