The Men’s Project is an eleven-week training that begins on the week of February 16th – day and time to be determined by participant availability.
The program is supported by the UConn Women’s Center and the Asian American Cultural Center, whose staff serve as advisors and support for this initiative. The goal of the Men’s Project is to train male-identified students who will then positively influence their peers by challenging social norms that promote gender-based violence; understanding their connection to survivors of gender-based violence; and role modeling effective bystander interventions. The weekly meetings will focus on topics related to gender socialization, masculinities, social justice and gender-based violence. Previous year’s participants shared that the program was transformative, challenging, and that after the program their implementation of bystander intervention strategies greatly increased.
We will select approximately 20 male-identified students for this initiative. The purpose of the project is to identify and train individuals who may be seen as having influence with their peers. However, all male-identified students are encouraged to apply. We are looking for a diverse group of participants with unique experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds. Ideal candidates are students who relate well to other men; who are sensitive to issues of gender-based violence; and are open to collective and collaborative learning.
Applications are being accepted at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/MensProject2015 Deadline for applications is Friday, January 30th.
For more information, contact: Kathleen Holgerson at Kathleen.Holgerson@uconn.edu