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The Role of Men and Boys in Achieving Gender Equality

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February 14, 2007

The Role of Men and Boys in Achieving Gender Equality

This paper is intended as a broad guide to issues involving men and boys in the promotion of gender equality. It provides a review of international research on masculinities, men, and boys, and addresses the key policy areas involved in including men and boys in gender equality goals. The paper also suggests a policy framework for incorporating men and boys into the process of promoting gender equality.

Author
R. W. Connell
Publisher
UN
Publication year
2003

This paper is intended as a broad guide to issues involving men and boys in the promotion of gender equality. It provides a review of international research on masculinities, men, and boys, and addresses the key policy areas involved in including men and boys in gender equality goals. The paper also suggests a policy framework for incorporating men and boys into the process of promoting gender equality.

Author
R. W. Connell
Publisher
UN
Publication year
2003

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