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Men’s Leadership in Gender-Based Violence Prevention

Location

Fine Arts : Recital Hall

Date & Time

October 2, 2019, 4:00 pm – 5:30 pm

Description

Social Sciences Forum

Jackson Katz
Founder and Director, Mentors in Violence Prevention (MVP) Strategies 


"Men’s Leadership in Gender-Based Violence Prevention Is a Social Justice Imperative"


Focusing on a variety of sectors and settings, such as education, sports, media, politics, clergy, and human services, Katz explores ways in which male leaders can address issues of sexual assault and domestic violence by examining and challenging the belief systems that sustain them, including the role of sports culture, porn culture, and other forms of popular media.

Reception and book signing to follow.

Sponsored by: The Division of Student Affairs, The Center for Social Science Scholarship, and the Department of Gender, Women's and Sexuality Studies  

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Event Registration

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