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Background

Men of:

  • different ethnic backgrounds

  • different ages

  • different political beliefs

  • different religious belief or no religious belief

  • different sexual orientation

  • different gender
they may also:
  • have a disability or no disability

  • have dependants or no dependants

  • be married, single or living with a partner.
Perceptions of Men

Feedback from research has indicated that many men feel that every aspect of their manhood has been castigated; that society is anti-men, that they are associated with violence, abusiveness and hostility; that they are struggling to cope with the conflicting demands of a rapidly changing world; that they are branded as 'winners' even when they may be 'losers' or the victim; that their expectations and behaviour are limited by society's norms; that they have no place…..

(Source The Men's Project Information Leaflet. Colin Fowler)

 
There are various stereotypes of men; both positive and negative. Below are some of the perceptions of the role of men in society.

 
Men As:
  • Providers/Husbands/Single Men.

  • Carers of Children.

  • Sharing Domestic Duties. 

  • Participating/sharing children's schooling.

  • Professionals – doctors, lawyers, accountants.

  • Skilled and Semi-skilled.

  • Manual Workers.

  • All types of work.

  • Men's role in the home – on how the division of labour in the home is narrowing.

  • Men providing emotional, social and psychological development and support for their children.

  • Men providing support and care for dependants.

  • Men's role – providing a supporting role to women/children.
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