Discussion List for campus-based and allied personnel working to end gender-based violence on campus.

["Ben Atherton-Zeman" <>]

The fine folks at the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence have 
published the aforementioned article in their current issue of "The Voice."  
The California Coalition Against Sexual Assault has posted my article from 
this journal onto their website: 
http://www.preventconnect.org/attachments/2009/Atherton-Zeman_men_articlepdf.

In the rush to "involve men," sometimes we bring men on board who do more 
harm than good. Our bar might be set a bit low for men's involvement, and 
this article addresses that. It's a bit lengthy, but if you wish, you may 
share it, publish it, etc. 

Until the violence stops, Ben.  

Ben Atherton-Zeman, Maynard, MA USA
Actor, Comedian, Feminist and Husband
Presenting a One-Man Play: "Voices of Men," http://www.voicesofmen.org ;(video 
clips available on the site)
Booking information: 978-897-3619
 
Quote of the Month - May 2009: 
"When you tell me that I shouldn't drink too much alcohol because that 
increases my risk of being sexually assaulted, I hear that I was responsible 
for being raped because I was drunk.

When you tell me to take self-defense classes, or to yell and fight back if I 
am being attacked, I hear that my natural defense reaction to freeze was 
wrong.

When you tell me to walk confidently, I hear that my body posture made my 
offender want to sexually assault me.

When you offer me "tips" for my own safety, I hear that it was my behaviour 
in question, and not my offender's."

- Monika Penner,