The European Research Network on men in Europe: the social problem and societal problematisation of men and masculinities Draft Interim Final Report: "The social problem of men (original) (raw)

to be written General Discussion on the Reports, including the 4 Thematic Areas 2.3.1 Home and Work. Recurring themes include men's occupational, working and wage advantages over women, gender segregation at work, many men's close associations with paid work, men in nontraditional occupations. There has been a general lack of attention to men as managers, policy-makers, owners and other power holders. In many countries there are a twin problems of the unemployment of some or many men in certain social categories, and yet workoverload and long working hours for other men. These can especially be a problem for young men and young fathers; they can affect both working class and middle class men as for example during 1. What are the main causes of male violence against women, including authoritarian social contexts, patriarchal privilege, structural violence, and violence between men? 5. How can an active gender policy be renewed and improved, especially in terms of men's participation?