Gender Content Topic Results
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Healthy Manhood
Publisher(s): A Call to Men coined the term the Man Box to illustrate the collective socialization of men. The practice of healthy manhood is the path out of the Man Box, and it is essential to preventing violence and pursuing equity in our society.
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A New Vision for Advancing Our Movement for Reproductive Health, Reproductive Rights and Reproductive Justice
Publisher(s):This article defines reproductive oppression; outlining and providing the three main frameworks to achieve reproductive justice. It describes the problem, the strengths and weaknesses of the struggle, and gives direction and vision for the movement.
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Women Veterans Health Care: Military Sexual Trauma
Publisher(s):This resource briefly discusses some common responses and refers to other resources and the National Center for Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).
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Sisters Helping Sisters to Thrive: The Women’s Collective Model
Publisher(s): The purpose of this document is to contribute to the growing body of knowledge of effective models for addressing the comprehensive needs of women and girls of color living with or at risk for HIV/AIDS in the United States and beyond.
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Teen Dating Violence Curriculum for Asian/Asian American Youth
Publisher(s):ATASK’s teen dating violence for Asian youth curriculum encourages teens from Asian/Asian American communities to think about stereotypes, prejudice, discrimination and its correlation with domestic violence. For a copy of the curriculum, please contact the Asian Task Force Against Domestic Violence at 617-338-2350.
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The Search for Masculinity
Publisher(s):This series of articles suggests ways to shape positive masculinity in boys when they are surrounded by "rules" of boy life. "We should talk with boys about the reality of gender expectations, and help them brainstorm about how to negotiate this problem."
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Community Action Toolkit for Addressing Intimate Partner Violence Against Transgender People
Publisher(s):National Coalition of Anti-Violence Programs (NCAVP), National Black Justice Coalition, National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE), Trans People of Color Coalition, GLAAD, National Gay and Lesbian Task Force
Research has shown that transgender individuals are disproportionately impacted by the violence in intimate partner relationships. In addition, transgender communities face many systemic barriers while accessing services to redress intimate partner violence. This toolkit was designed to create dialogue on transgender intimate partner violence, ways to support survivors, and identify resources for intimate partner violence.
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TA Bundle: Advocacy & Male-Identified Survivors of Intimate Partner Violence
Publisher(s): This Technical Assistance (TA) Bundle includes resources to help advocates and service providers increase their capacity around serving male-identified victims. Promising practices are shared throughout the resources to invite those helping survivors in developing programs and services to support survivors across the gender spectrum.
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Overcoming Pressure: Supporting Boys and Young Men Navigating Online Spaces
Publisher(s):A resource that helps boys and young men recognize unhealthy social and digital pressures, build healthy relationship skills, and seek support when facing online abuse or harmful expectations. Available in English and Spanish.
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The Equal Pay Act of 1963
Publisher(s):The Equal Pay Act of 1963 - prohibiting sex-based wage discrimination for men and women performing substantially equal work in the same establishment
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Proud Of Me! Activity book for encouraging a sexually healthy child (for girls)
Publisher(s):This book is designed to do one thing: Create kids who are more comfortable talking about the sexual parts of their body.
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Issues Specific to Women (Fact Sheets)
Publisher(s):Women report exposure to many different types of traumatic events, and are especially likely to experience sexual assault in childhood, adulthood, or both. Sexual assault is a type of trauma that often leads to the onset of PTSD for both women and men. Given greater exposure to this type of trauma, women are particularly at risk for PTSD. These fact sheets have information that is specific to women veterans and trauma.









