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["Ben Atherton-Zeman - Feminist, Actor and Husband" <>]

This conference is looking more and more amazing - just got this preliminary 
list of workshops below.  This doesn't even include plenaries, entertainment, 
etc, but I think you'll agree it's still awesome!

Check it out, and see if you want to come to Ramapo College in NY State, 
August 3-6!   http://www.nomas.org/conferencemm31.html  ;
  Hi all,
  Below please find the tentative workshop program for the M&M conference.  
This does not include the list of speakers, panels, entertainment and special 
events, and the day of conference in-services, on Friday, August 4, 2006. 
Thanks to Bob and the M&M planning committee. It should be amazing! Please 
spread the word. Moshe

  Workshops at the 31st National Conference on Men & Masculinity


  A.  SATURDAY  8/5/06  11:00  - 12:30

  1.  The "F-Word":  Combating Sexism, Racism & Classism 
            This workshop will use individual and group exercises to explore 
the term "feminist," the common stereotypes, resistance to woman-centered 
spaces and actions, and the oppression internalized by women from negative 
feedback in their community.  Participants will examine the connections 
between the resistance and the threat of dismantling traditional gender 
roles, and learn techniques to become allies in supporting feminism in their 
community.
  Bianca Frisby  is an advocate for women's and minority rights in 
healthcare, and co-produced three educational documentary films exploring the 
special challenges to minorities in the south.
  Janelle Yamarick is  Community Services Director of the Feminist Women's 
Health Center, Executive Director of Georgia NARAL, and has created programs 
to empower underserved women such as the homeless, refugees, young Latinas, 
and Lesbians.

  2. Men, Drugs, and Prisons
       As many American men are in prison as attend college today, and the 
government's "war on drugs" has become a major factor shaping the landscape 
of our society.  In this panel three activists and professionals look from 
different perspectives at the issues of Men, Drugs, and Prisons.
  Sandy Bernabei 
  Marvin Anderson
  Marlene Brooks 

  3.  Pink and Blue Straightjackets:  Promoting Gender Equity in Early 
Childhood 
  While equality and individuality have been major forces in the history of 
the United States, the rigid gender "shorthand" we have been taught still 
permeates the messages children receive. Sadly, developmental energy becomes 
coopted in the service of "fitting in". This workshop will examine the 
benefits of establishing gender equity, and recommendations for parents, 
schools and early childhood programs. 
  Chip James is a psychotherapist, trainer for CANDLE, the National 
Association of Social Workers, APA, and a school social worker in Clarkstown, 
NY. 

  4.  Time to Talk About Class   
            While we live in an era where conversations about diversity are 
squarely on the table, social class and classism remain among the least 
discussed issues in American society.   In this workshop we will explore 
defining characteristics and dynamics of social class.  Participants will 
engage in exercises designed to foster inter-class dialog and understanding. 
  David Greene is an activist scholar who is Co-Chair of the Men's Studies 
Association of NOMAS and a founding member of the Poverty-Class/Working-Class 
Academics List.   
       Rose Garrity 

  5.  Causes of Intimate Partner Violence, & Men's Work Organizing   
  to End Violence Against Women
            With discussions and interactive exercises, we will explore the 
causes of intimate partner abuse.  We will also discuss and describe men's 
work organizing to end violence against women.  We will offer some 
information about the important DELTA Project.
  Lynn Sheinkin is active at the Rockland Family Shelter, and in  the DELTA 
Project, which implements activities to prevent domestic violence.
  Lorien Castelle is Director of Prevention Programming at the New York State 
Coalition Against Domestic Violence, and coordinates the DELTA Project.

  6. Organizing Men to Stop Men's Violence Against Women:
                            A Possible Five Step Plan
       This interactive workshop will explain and train participants in a 
five-step process for involving men in their local community in confronting 
male violence.  The workshop includes video clips, one of which includes a 
graphic representation of violence against women.
  Ben Atherton-Zeman is an activist, organizer, actor, comedian, feminist, 
and husband in Acton, Massachusetts.

  B.  SATURDAY    4:00  -  5:30

  7.   Student Perspectives of Activism on a College Campus: 
  Creating Change and Spreading Peace 
            This panel discussion will present our experiences as student 
activists addressing issues of hate crimes, classism, violence against women, 
and peace education. Each of the panelists are members of student led 
activist organizations that aim to create a positive change in their campus 
community through outreach, campaigns, rallies, demonstrations, and 
educational programming.  We will describe the goals and methods used to 
create change at a college community, and attendees may share thoughts and 
ideas with student activists.
  Jennifer Gaskins is an undergraduate at Montclair State and a student 
employee at the Center for Non-Violence and Prevention Programs.
  Brian Yankouski is Vice President of Students Against Violence at Montclair 
State and a student employee at the Center for Non-Violence and Prevention 
Programs.
  Erica Emmich is President of Students Against Violence at Montclair State 
and a student employee at the Center for Non-Violence and Prevention Programs.
  Amanda Ahearn is an executive member and outreach coordinator of Students 
Taking Action Now: Dafur -  the Montclair State University Chapter.
  Michele Kovach is an undergraduate at Montclair State University and is 
President of Students Taking Action Now: Dafur - the Montclair State 
University Chapter.

  8.   Sexual and Domestic Violence: The More We Know. 
            The latest research findings, and on-the-ground experiences with 
sexual and domestic violence, will be examined by a Panel of experts from 
groups focusing on research, women's rights and empowerment, and human 
rights.   These organizations participate in "Up the River Endeavors", a 
consortium seeking a better world through identification of the root causes 
of poverty, oppression, discrimination and violence throughout the world. 
  David J. Andrews is Executive Vice President of the Center for the 
Advancement of Women, a New York based think tank on women's health and 
social issues. 
  Other Panelists to be announced shortly.

  9.  KEYS TO THE CLOSET: Addressing the Needs of LGBT Youth.      
       This presentation will provide a model of LGBT (lesbian, gay, 
bisexual, transgender) identity development from an ecological perspective, 
which will lead to clear implications for counseling, management, and policy. 
 The workshop will be both experiential and didactic, provide resources and 
recommendations for inclusion and support.  The workshop will be pertinent to 
educators, family members, and others who deal with adolescents. 
  Chip James is a psychotherapist, trainer for CANDLE, the National 
Association of Social Workers, APA, and a school social worker in Clarkstown, 
NY. 

  10.  Men's Issues in Art   
            My paintings and prints of male figures awkwardly interacting in 
landscapes explore both how men relate to one another and the cultural 
construction of maleness. The performative nature of masculinity, men's fear 
of femininity and homosexuality, and the complexity of male homosocial 
relationships are underlying themes in these works.
  Brad Guarino holds an MFA from the University of Connecticut and will be 
pursuing post-graduate study at the National Academy of Arts in Bulgaria next 
year on a Fulbright Fellowship. 

  An invitation from Brad Guarino:   I would also like to involve other 
creative artists  -  of any kind  -  who explore the construct of masculinity 
in their art. If you are a creative artist whose work explores male role 
themes and you want to participate, please email me before July 25 at 
,
 or speak to me at the conference before the Saturday, August 5 workshop date.

  11.  Masculinity and Young Urban Men   
       This video presentation consists of interviews with several of our 
students at the MATCH School in Boston, which serves a poor urban population. 
 It examines their masculinity ideals, self-presentations, and projections as 
future male adults  -  important in light of the increasing influence of 
urban popular culture on society as a whole.  Topics will include: male 
heroes and role models; masculine roles in society; beliefs about sexism, 
gender roles, and social norms; and possibilities for positive social change 
in the realm of urban youth masculinities. 
  Tal Peretz is a Feminist, Queer Activist, Environmentalist, and Yogi who 
authored a major in Diversity and Oppression at the Pennsylvania State 
University, focusing on Feminist Masculinities and Social Change. 
  Alia Smith earned her B.A. in Psychology at Spelman College and 
participated in research on such topics as sexual attitudes in 
African-American college students and aggressive behavior in women. 

  12.  Boys will be Men
            Boys will be boys. We hear that _expression all our lives.  What 
does it mean? Boys will grow up to be men: our brothers, fathers, uncles, 
friends and partners.  How do gender rules box us in?  Join in a lively 
discussion with Student Activists Ending Dating Abuse (SAEDA) and see how 
young people are changing "the box."
  Tiffany Card and SAEDA students        

  C.  SUNDAY  11:00  -  12:30

  13.  Power and Positioning in GLBT Relationships 
            This experiential and interactive workshop will explore overt and 
covert relational dynamics, within a matrix of power and positioning, in GLBT 
relationships, in order to develop an analysis of external and internal 
forces that may negatively or positively impact same sex / gender 
relationships. 
  Moshe Rozdzial is a psychotherapist and diversity trainer in Denver, CO, 
and is national co-chair of NOMAS. 
  Randy Weled is a process psychotherapist and diversity trainer in San 
Francisco, and is a member of the NOMAS national council.

  14.   Gay Priests and Other Bogeymen
            This presentation examines the role of homophobia in the reaction 
to the 2002 sex scandal in the Catholic Church by the media, the public and 
the Church itself.  It will show the ways in which a double standard in the 
social construction of sexual orientation is used to perpetuate the myth of 
that homosexuals are more likely than heterosexuals to be sexual predators of 
children. Discussion will include ways to effectively present this topic to 
undergraduate students. 
  Steve Clark is a psychologist at Keene State College, founder of the KSC 
Homophobia Project, and a member of the Campus Commission on the Status of 
Diversity and Multiculturalism.

  15.  Critique of the Promisekeepers
            A brief overview of the history of "evangelicalism" will lead 
into a discussion of what some modern evangelicals today like about  
Promisekeepers, and what some dislike from a pro-feminist viewpoint.  
Over-simplification of interpersonal issues, implicit theocracy 
(Dominionism), and male supremacy will be examined, as well as a few basic 
Christian theological issues.
  Allen Corben is a single dad living in Pasadena, CA, and working at Fuller 
Seminary, where he is interested in expanding the commitment of faith-based 
persons to ending all forms of oppression.

  16.  Islam's Vision of a "Real" Man : the Case from Morocco 
            I will explore masculinity in a Muslim society, especially in 
Morocco, and examine the Islamic vision of a "real man," as part of a 
comprehensive study of the ideological interpretation of the Quran (i.e the 
Muslim Holy Book) to justify the notion of masculinity, power and patriarchy.
  Mohamed Malchouch is a Moroccan researcher in masculinity, and works as a 
consultant in King Abdul-Aziz Foundation for Islamic Studies and Humanities 
in Casablanca, Morocco.

  17.  Spirit of Culture:  Understanding Violence Against Women 
                    in the Context of Gender Bias in America.
            You will explore your individual and group cultural identities 
using a strength-based approach. Spirit of Culture is a multi-media 
experience that will expand your knowledge base about the history of gender 
bias and show it in the context of violence against women. Participants will 
learn how to use practical activities within their communities to begin 
conversations about diversity, including race, gender identity, sexual 
orientation and ability.
  Alan O'Hashi is a seasoned cultural competency trainer who holds an MPA 
from the Colorado University-Denver Center on Domestic Violence and has 
conducted training for a variety of organizations, from Head Start to Denver 
University. 

  18.  Pornography, Prostitution, & the Sex Industry  -  Feminist, Science, & 
Other Perspectives
  This will be a wide-ranging discussion of many issues surrounding the 
commercial sex industry, including especially pornography (adult 
heterosexual), prostitution, free speech, censorship, trafficking, 
sex-positive, and objectification, with questions and answers.
  Robert Brannon is a social psychologist who has studied the effects of 
pornography on men and is NOMAS' National Resource Person on Pornography and 
Prostitution. 



Until the violence stops, Ben.  

Ben Atherton-Zeman, Acton MA USA
Actor, Comedian, Feminist and Husband
Presenting a One-Man Play: "Voices of Men," www.voicesofmen.org (video clips 
take a second to load)
Booking information: 978-263-3254

June 2006 quote: "We must begin to understand not only that there is an 
urgent need to change the world but that we have the power to do so."
- Jon Cohen, 1963-2003.  www.apassionforchange.blogspot.com