Archive for December 2011

Woman admits her sexism against men   Leave a comment

There is a remarkable article in Nottingham University’s student magazine  - Impact – from a woman called Sian Boyle who has had a “light bulb moment” and noticed her own sexism against men which she says is part of a “new and permissible” anti-male sexism that blights society. Setting aside that I can hear the [...]

Posted December 14, 2011 by glenpoole in NEWS

Please email the EHRC today!!!!!!!!!   Leave a comment

The Equalities and Human Rights Commissions (EHRC) which has a statutory duty to protect, enforce and promote gender equality in the UK wants you to tell it what it should focus on in the next 3 years. THE DEADLINE IS TODAY SO PLEASE EMAIL EHRC HERE: strategicplanconsultation@equalityhumanrights.com AND SIMPLY SAY: “Whatever you choose to do [...]

Posted December 12, 2011 by glenpoole in NEWS

Have women swung the pendulum too far?   1 comment

When discussing gender issues from a male perspective you will often here people talk about a pendulum that has swung too far. It’s a nonsense metaphor that serves neither women nor men. The idea that there’s an imaginary pendulum that has been swung in women’s favour promotes a lazy binary thinking that can only view [...]

Posted December 12, 2011 by glenpoole in NEWS

How becoming a dad turns bad men good!   Leave a comment

It’s official, becoming a dad is good for you and good for society. Researchers who have spent nearly 20 years following the lives of at-risk boys have found those who become dads end up smoking less, drinking less and doing less crime. The study adds to a body of research that points to key periods [...]

Posted December 11, 2011 by glenpoole in NEWS, World News On Men's Issues

Win yourself a Christmas present for testicular cancer   Leave a comment

Would you like to win yourself a great Christmas treat and help us beat male cancer in the process? Testicular cancer survivor Ryan Walshe has organised a great Christmas raffle to raise money for his Talking Testicles campaign. Prizes include 4 x tickets to The Holiday On Ice 2012 Tropicana Tour, signed comedy DVDs from Simon [...]

Posted December 9, 2011 by glenpoole in NEWS

Win yourself a Christmas present for testicular cancer   Leave a comment

Would you like to win yourself a great Christmas treat and help us beat male cancer in the process? Testicular cancer survivor Ryan Walshe has organised a great Christmas raffle to raise money for his Talking Testicles campaign. Prizes include 4 x tickets to The Holiday On Ice 2012 Tropicana Tour, signed comedy DVDs from Simon [...]

Posted December 9, 2011 by glenpoole in NEWS, News From The Men's Network

FREE Xmas workshop for dads and kids   2 comments

Posted December 9, 2011 by glenpoole in NEWS

Our Top Ten Achievements Of 2011   2 comments

With the end of the year approaching fast we thought it would be a great idea to take a quick look back at our favourite Top Ten achievements of 2011 (with BIG apologies to everyone who’s made a big contribution this year and doesn’t get acknowledged in this list): TEN: We loved creating the city’s [...]

Posted December 8, 2011 by glenpoole in NEWS, News From The Men's Network

Men don’t need fixing says Domestic Violence expert   Leave a comment

Male victims of domestic abuse are not often spoken for or spoken about according an Australian Psychologist and Author who says: “men don’t need fixing”. Dr Elizabeth Celi has published what she hopes will be a groundbreaking book that sets out to debunk myths, provide practical guidance and create a much needed resource for men [...]

Posted December 8, 2011 by glenpoole in World News On Men's Issues

Time to stop male genital mutilation in the UK?   8 comments

One of the issues raised at The First National Conference for Men and Boys in Brighton & Hove last month was the issue of male circumcision which was highlighted by both NORM UK and Men Do Complain. According to The Guardian’s “Lay Scientist”, Martin Robbins, “infant male circumcision is genital mutilation” and “men should have [...]

Posted December 6, 2011 by glenpoole in NEWS

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