There is an assumption that men simply refuse to talk about their problems, but a growing body of evidence suggests men just have a different way of expressing themselves — one example is the profound but unassuming support offered by all-male organisations such as Round Table.
Is it OK for Guys to be depressed?
According to a new campaign by Lynx, men are repeatedly asking Google what is the acceptable way for a man to express his emotions by typing in the question: ‘Is it OK for guys to be depressed?’ Here’s our answer.
BBC comedy chat show mocks male victim of domestic violence and gives ‘Mammy of the Week’ award to his abuser
The BBC’s All Round to Mrs Brown’s causes outrage after it depicts real-life domestic abuse by a wife against her husband as comedy.
Issues
Why did the BBC erase the 88% of rough sleepers who are men? And what can we do about it?
This week the BBC reported there are more than 4,000 people sleeping rough on the streets of England, a 16% rise in the last year. What they didn’t mention is that 88% are men. What lays behind this ‘gender blindness’ to male disadvantage? And how can we find a way forward?
Why Eric Bristow is wrong about male victims of sexual abuse
The former darts world champion, Eric Bristow has lost his role with Sky Sports after suggesting that the footballers speaking out about being victims of childhood sexual abuse are not “proper men”.
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‘Show us your cock!’ Exploring Some of the issues with the Nottinghamshire Police Misogynistic Hate Crime Strategy
Earlier this year, Nottinghamshire Police classified incidents targeted at women, but not men, specifically due to their sex as hate crimes, now other police forces are considering following suit. But does this undermine the principle of equality before the law and risk doing more harm than good?
Insights
One man’s grassroots insight into the Duluth Model domestic violence perpetrator programme
Last week it was reported that more than one in three domestic violence victims are men, despite this policy remains primarily focused on female victims and male perpetrators. Here one man gives his insight into being a counsellor with the Duluth Model perpetrator programme, which casts domestic violence as a product of patriarchy and sees perpetrators as almost exclusively male.
The Red Pill Movie: who is the victor in this tale of heroes and villains?
This week I watched the Red Pill movie, the new documentary in which a 29-year-old, feminist filmmaker, Cassie Jaye, explores the world of Men’s Rights Activists (MRAs) in North America writes Glen Poole.
Why I Changed My Mind About International Men’s Day
It’s time for progressive thinkers to expand the public conversation about men and masculinity and embrace International Men’s Day, argues a former critic of the day.
Interests
Feeling stressed? Try doing something creative
If you’re feeling stressed, but yoga or meditation aren’t quite your cup of tea, and getting sweaty while in a workout isn’t for you either, how about taking up something creative?
New Technology: Car Comforts For The Modern Man
A mechanic and life-long petrol head offers his expert insight into some of the cutting-edge technology that’s rapidly changing the face of motoring for the modern man.
Men and success: How do you know if you’re thriving at 30?
Is there a pressure in men to have “made it” by the time they’re 30? And what does success even look like anyway?