martha
Wed. 9-09-09 Bloor St. U.C:seminar for Christian Women & Leaders on issues related to abuse
Posted on: 09/09/2009 10:31
http://metrac.org/about/events.htm#upcoming
http://metrac.org/new/christian.launch.poster.pdf
For information, in a Christian context, on rights for women in relationships that are abusive (for women, and those in Christian leadership roles).
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carolla
Posted on: 09/09/2009 21:08
Thanks martha - METRAC is a fantastic organization working on diverse justice & violence prevention issues for women - I've long been a fan!
kaythecurler
Posted on: 09/10/2009 20:13
Am I reading this wrong? Does it really mean to exclude interested men?
Yes, women need more education on this topic, but so do the guys.
SLJudds
Posted on: 09/13/2009 08:18
In that I have sheltered women escaping abusive relationships many times in my life, I feel men should be allowed to attend.
Marzo
Posted on: 09/13/2009 08:50
I'm male and I can understand why it may be important for a seminar on violence against women and girls to exclude men.
Some men might want to argue, be contrarian, or try to theorize about this issue. Some men might even believe that it is their right to abuse their wives or daughters.
The issues around misogyny are entrenched in cultures and religions. It is a problem that is not going away.
It is true that men who are allies to the feminist movement can have something beneficial to offer but I respect women's need to have a safe space free of male domination.