Gender: Masculinity and the Role of Men in Gender Equality

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UNESCO - The achievement of gender equality as a challenge concerning both men and women. Male roles and masculinities in the perspectives of a Culture of Peace: How can men as men, as gendered beings, be drawn into the making of a culture of peace? The site includes analyses of actual situations and of possible alternatives, as well as resources.	Link
Oxfam UK - Men as potential and actual contributors to Gender Equality. The paper answers questions as why to include men in gender equality and anti-poverty work, and what works with men in practice. Based on examples of practical interventions, it presents a critical account of practical experience of work with men for gender equality.	Link
Oxfam UK - Mainstreaming Men into Gender and Development: Development Debates, Reflections and Experiences. Problems, potential benefits and obstacles, and suggestions for men-inclusive approaches to development and gender equality.	Link
The AIM framework: Addressing and Involving Men and boys to promote gender Equality and end Gender discrimination and violence. Michael Kaufman Based on two decades of past work, this paper develops a strategic framework for addressing and involving men and boys that can help organisations focus on ending gender inequality and gender-based violence.	PDF
Constructing young masculinity: a case study of heroic discourse on violence Kjerstin Andersson	Link
Considering the Role of Men in Gender Agenda Setting Yakin Ertürk This article attempts to account for the generic and universal characteristics of gender inequality, at the same time, it draws attention to its specific socio-cultural manifestations. The author claims the necessity to revisit the concept of gender and carefully assess and monitor how the role of men is included in the agenda. Finally, policy guidelines are offered for the consideration of the role of men in gender agenda setting.	Link