Expert Group Meeting Oslo 97: male roles and masculinities

EXPERT GROUP MEETING ON
MALE ROLES AND MASCULINITIES IN THE PERSPECTIVE
OF A CULTURE OF PEACE

Oslo, 24-28 September 1997

PREFACE

INTRODUCTION

1. Attendance
2. Opening Statements
3. Presentations and Election of Officers
4. Adoption of Agenda and working procedures
5. Report and Recommendations

RAPPORTEUR'S SUMMARY OF THE ISSUES AND THEMES

1. Why men and masculinity are an issue for a culture of peace
2. Problems and pitfalls
3. New research and policy discussions
4. How should we understand masculinities ?
5. How are masculinities connected to violence ?
6. What kind of change is needed ?
7. How is change accomplished ?
Concluding note

RECOMMENDATIONS

General (1)
Parenthood (2-4)
Education (5-7)
Community (8-9)
Work and Economy (10-12)
Police and Military (13-16)
Culture (17-19)
Violence against women (20-22)
Research (23-24)
Public sector organizations (25-26)
Follow-up (27)

ABSTRACTS OF PRESENTED PAPERS

ANNEXES

Annex I: Agenda

Annex II: List of Participants

Follow-up activities - Male Roles and Masculinities