I’ve tried so many things to highlight the absurdity of how society neglects men and boys. Infographics, filmmaking, personal testimony, podcasts, reels, written word, campaigns, protests, petitions, animations, poetry... Each of these have had different levels of success, and largely feel underwhelming. But no matter what I create, it can never truly capture what is going on. And then, something is sent to my inbox, an official Government document no less, that captures the whacky landscape of men and boys issues better than anything I could ever hope to create. This particular document was titled: ‘Supporting male victims of crimes considered violence against women and girls’. Errr… male victims of violence against women and girls?! It’s hauntingly perfect. So let’s take a look at the damage such “gendering” of issues creates, who it harms, and how… ~ My new Ask Me (Us) Anything with @lisabritton is out now! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bAYEaT8W3IE Bilateral abuse https://www.researchgate.net/publication/386189016_Bidirectional_and_Unidirectional_Intimate_Partner_Violence_A_Comprehensive_Review Injuries from bilateral abuse https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/17395835/

2026-10-30