The School for Macho Men
The pioneering initiative combatting femicide in Colombia
A Colombian school is teaching men to do domestic duties and connect with their emotions. Can this experiment help tackle gender-based violence and a culture of toxic masculinity?
Breaking down entrenched societal norms is no easy feat, and the resistance from some quarters underscores the complexity of the task at hand. However, the government is confident the initiative can succeed: “despite stern opposition, the government has pushed the School of Care program into male-dominated spaces – companies, universities, soccer stadiums and even prisons.”
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