Joanna V. Hunter is Calling Men “In”– Guest Blogger

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At the foundation of violence against women are three basic building blocks: women have lesser value, women are property and the objectification of women.

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Toxic Femininity and Masculinity

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“The generally accepted rule is pink for the boys, and blue for the girls. The reason is that pink, being a more decided and stronger color, is more suitable for the boy, while blue, which is more delicate and dainty, is prettier for the girl.” June 1918[i] Surprising, isn’t it? This quote illustrates how gender […]

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Teen Dating Violence

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Intimate partner violence (IPV) is not just an adult thing. It’s common among teens. The Center for Disease Control indicates that 7 percent of high schoolers experienced sexual violence by a dating partner, and 8 percent indicated physical violence.[i] However, the numbers are much higher when we include emotional and verbal abuse. “More than 60 […]

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Partners’ Accountability

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When you’ve been harmed by an intimate partner, you want them to be accountable for their behavior. You may spend a lot of time asking for this.  It’s hard to believe that a loved one can risk the relationship rather than take responsibility for what they’ve done and seek to make changes. When they say […]

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