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THE NEW SITE CONTAINS ALL OF THE
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AS MANY ADDITIONS. THE NEW SITE CAN BE FOUND AT:
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This page has been
now been arranged to locate articles under relevant sub-headings to
assist you to more easily find specific areas of interest. Not all
articles and links fit neatly, so there is (naturally) a
"miscellaneous" section at the bottom.On-line articles includes papers
from staff at MHIRC, as well as a range of other papers (and links to
papers) that are of interest to the wide variety of issues in male
health.
CATEGORIES
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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
FATHERS, DIVORCE, FAMILY COURT ETC
BOYS' ISSUES - INCLUDING EDUCATION AND SCHOOLS
MASCULINITIES AND QUESTIONS OF GENDER
MEN AND SERVICES
MISCELLANEOUS
DOMESTIC VIOLENCE
Domestic violence /
family violence is a major social concern. Despite the research showing
that where violence occurs in relationships it is mostly mutual,
significant effort has been expended on proposing a discourse
that focuses exclusively on males as perpetrators of violence. The
following articles and links indicate that these anti-male sentiments and
prejudices are not supported by
research, and suggests that ideology has overtaken evidence in public
debate about family violence.
 Female
Violence Against Intimate Partners: An Introduction by Irene Hanson
Frieze. Appeared in Psychology of Women Quarterly, 29, 3, 2005. A
review
and commentary on research in this area. (Note: You may need
institutional membership of a University Library to access this
article).
Investigating
Three Explanations Of Women's Relationship Aggression by Nicola
Graham-Kevan and John Archer. Appeared in Psychology of
Women Quarterly, 29, 3, 2005. Reputable research that rejects the
emerging
idea that "intimate terrorism" is the preserve of males. (Note: You may need
institutional membership of a University Library to access this
article).
 "Ways of knowing about Domestic
Violence", by
Susan Evans, 2003. A report which critically examines the many
assumptions in current thinking around DV, and offers a well-researched
& articulate rebuttal of the more objectionable myths about males
and DV. An extremely valuable paper for those working in family, men's
and women's services.
A
definitive
study of domestic violence in New Zealand
(link to site) from the
Christchurch longitudinal study (a study of 1265 children born in
Christchurch in 1977). This recent in-depth study (2006) shows that
almost all domestic violence is "mutual", and supports the claim that
gendered explanations are inadequate in accounting for DV.
Dishonesty
in the Domestic Violence Industry The White
Ribbon campaign relies on research that is either inept or just plain
dishonest. There have been similar
criticisms of the White Ribbon campaign in New Zealand.
Pathways
to couple violence: an ecological approach A paper presented by
Gillian Sliwka at the 6th National Men's Health Conference, October 2005
DV and
mutual combat (link
to site) Research on male victims of DV
Trends
and patterns in DV - (link to site) 2005 Report available from the
NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics & Research - clearly shows males are
victims, and just as likely to be seriously injured in DV. Also clearly
indicates the part of contextual factors (alcohol, poverty) on DV
rates, which has not been acknowledged in Australian policies, leading
to less than adequate services.
'Disabusing the
definition of domestic abuse: how women batter men and the role of the
feminist state', (link
to site) Linda Kelly from the Florida State University Law
Review, Vol 30:791.
'Domestic
violence and the male victim',
Ann Lewis & Dr Sotirios Sarantakos, Nuance,
3, December 2001, pp 1-15.
'Domestic
Violence Policies: Where Did We Go Wrong?, Dr Sotirios Sarantakos, Nuance,
3, December 2001, pp 45-69.
Violence by women
against men This bibliography examines 151
scholarly investigations: 123 empirical studies and 28 reviews
and/or analyses, which demonstrate that women are as physically
aggressive, or more aggressive, than men in their relationships with
their spouses or male partners. The aggregate sample size in the
reviewed studies exceeds 109,000.
Recognizing
Domestic Violence Directed Towards Men: Overcoming Societal
Perceptions, Conducting Accurate Studies, and Enacting Responsible
Legislation (link to site) by Alexander Detschelt, Northern
Ireland
Same
Sex Domestic Violence A booklet from ACON with information and
referral details for people in same sex relationships who experience
domestic violence. A gendered approach to explaining DV has
prevented recognition and action for men and women who suffer violence
in same sex relationships.
Gender Differences
In Patterns Of Relationship Violence In Alberta - from Canadian
Journal of Behavioural Science
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FATHERS, DIVORCE, FAMILY COURT
ETC
Fathers
Report from the South Australian Parliament (link to site) - a
commendable move in the right direction
The
anatomy of a divorce - link to article in on-line opinion.
'Fathers
matter too' From the bulletin of the
Bernard van Leer Foundation February 2001 — No. 97 Fathers to children?
Read more: PDF
'Non-resident
fathers struggle with the system'
Read more: HTML PDF
'Father's
Day' How important are fathers to
children?
Read more: HTML PDF
'Seperated
fathers and mental health' There
is growing research on the emotional distress fathers’ experience in
the aftermath of separation.
Read more: HTML
PDF
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BOYS' ISSUES - INCLUDING
EDUCATION AND SCHOOLS
'The
War on Boys' - Christina Hoff Sommers
controversial book (2000) articulates the concerns of many parents of
boys - a brief review of her line of argument can be obtained here.
Motivation and Engagement of Boys - link to a report (Australian)
describing evidence-based teaching practices to enhance the experiences
of boys in schools.
Getting it right - the Federal Government's 2002
Report into boys' education in Australia. (Also, see the comment
on some of the aspects of this Report - by Jennifer Buckingham)
Dr Peter West from the
University of Western Sydney has written an article which sets out some
key developments in girls and boys education in the last twelve years
and explores "how boys came to be on the political agenda". Its focus
is on education in Australia, particularly New South Wales. PDF
DOC.
Best practice in Boys' Education ' Contains Recommendations from "Report on Improving Boys'
Education". It is based on visits to schools and a review of reports
and articles aimed at improving education for boys.
Read more: PDF
Censored: The boys'
own
manual.
From 'The Sydney Morning Herald' - by Linda Doherty. The NSW Education
Department's publication "Making a Difference for Boys" was
banned from distribution to schools. To read the full article, go here.
For further
comment from Miranda Devine on this iniquitous and sexist
bureaucratic behaviour.
'Boys,
sport & school' A report on a
project about boys,sport and schooling.It considers the developing
literature on masculinities, and comments on developments in Australia,
and to a minor extent Great Britain.Some data from the project is next
set out, with extracts from the interviews with boys.
Read more: PDF
Boys and male teachers PDF .DOC
'It
ain't cool to like school' Why are boys
under-achieving in schools? And what can we do about it?
Read more: PDF
"Boys and
telephone help' Some findings and discussion from an evlauation
conducted by Kids Help Line. some of the issues.
Read more: PDF
'Boys'
education - a submission to the Federal Government Inquiry into boys'
education' Dr Peter West addresses some of the issues.
Read more: HTML PDF
'Giving
boys a ray of hope: masculinity & education' - A discussion paper prepared for the Gender Equity Taskforce
in NSW many years ago - unfortunately, it is still relevant.
Read more: PDF
The
Invisible Boy - an examination of abuse of male children published
by National Clearinghouse on Family Violence, Canada
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MASCULINITIES AND
QUESTIONS OF GENDER
'Really
striking a balance' A submission from MISC Sth Australia to the Sex
Discrimination Commissioner's discussion paper - contains useful
discussion on gender issues in balancing work and family - presents a
well argued and researched male-centred view.
Heterosexual
males - forgotten by social work (link to site)
Gender: a social construct or
biological imperative? by Babette Francis - Australian
Institute of Family Studies Conference, 2000
'Discourse
and masculinities' "Discourse" is a a key concept in trying to
make sense of the contested area of understanding gender - and is very
relevant for "masculinities" approaches.
Read more: HTML PDF
‘You too can
have a body like mine - Bondi gyms and their stange inhabitants'
When I moved into Bondi Junction from the suburbs I had
to do something to exercise my rotten old drooping, hunch-shouldered
academic body. My physio-terrorist used to say "Exercise, Mr West,
exercise those poor old shoulders and back! That’s what you need!"
Read more: HTML
PDF
'Making it
OK to be male' A Positive (non-deficit) approach to understanding
the health and well-being of boys and men - from the 8th National
Suicide Prevention Conference.
Read more: PDF
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MEN
AND SERVICES
'A salutogenic approach to male health: challenging the
stereotypes' Paper presented at the 12th
Australian National Health Promotion Conference.
Read more: HTML
PDF
For more papers by Professor John Macdonald click here.
Dying for a
Policy - Men's Health in Australia. Paper presented at the 2005
National Men's Health Conference.
The
following four articles provide information (both practical and
theoretical) about working with men, particularly fathers, using a
non-deficit model. Andrew King, who is the UnitingCare Burnside
Training Coordinator based in NSW is the main author along with Steve
Sweeney, a facilitator of UnitingCare Burnside groups in Western
Sydney, and Ross Fletcher, the UnitingCare Burnside Program Worker at
Fathers' Support Service in Sydney.
AUSTRALIAN
MEDICAL ASSOCIATION POSITION PAPER ON MEN'S HEALTH 2005 (link
to site)
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MISCELLANEOUS
Aside from the articles
listed above, this site also contains the majority of papers presented
in 2001 at the 4th National Men's & Boys' Health Conference
& the 2nd National Indigenous Male Health Convention.
To view these papers, go
here.
Tip of the Iceberg:
Social deteminants and male suicide (.doc) Paper presented by
Professor John Macdonald at the 6th National Men's Health Conference,
October, 2005.
'Killing
them subtly: social determinants and male health' Argues the need
to consider the intersection of gender and class in considering men's
health data. .
Read more: HTML PDF
For more data on the issue of poverty and men's health,
follow link
to Australian Institute of Health & Welfare's Bulletin No. 25, 6th
April 2005
'A
Bloody Depressing Thought: The relationship between older men, aged
care and depression', presented by Anthony
Brown at the 5th National Boys' and Men's Health Conference, 2003. This
paper examine some of the different ways in which older men interact
with aged care; as well as speculating on the risk factors for
depression for these men. Read more: DOC; PDF
'Spiritual
health in older men'
Read more: HTML
PDF
Building Spirit, Building Health:
Implications of innovations in Australian indigenous health for all
men’s health Summary
of presentation given at 1st International Congress on Men’s Health, 3
November 2001
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