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2008-06-01
Guttmacher Institute;
This fact sheet covers the topics of Sexual ActivityCondom UseFatherhoodSexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)HIV/AIDSSex Education Services
2003-04-17
International Longevity Center-USA;
As our population ages, concerns about frailty and disability, as well as the all-too-human desire to remain young for as long as possible have led increasing numbers of women and men to the questionable practice of restoring diminishing hormone levels. Hundreds of thousands of American men are creating a massive uncontrolled and possibly life-threatening experiment by taking so called "anti-aging" testosterone replacement therapies.
2004-09-14
International Longevity Center-USA;
The workshop upon which this report is based drew prominent behavioral and social researchers in men's health and related fields together to develop a consensus about men's health care needs and the ways society and our culture create barriers to the development of healthy lifestyles. It examines the sources of denial and how it and related attitudes can be changed, and develops recommendations to address clinical practice, intervention, communications, and policy issues related to men's health. Identifies gender as a significant factor influencing public health.
2011-04-30
National Center for Children in Poverty;
Using data from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Birth Cohort, this study examines racial gaps in cognitive and socio-emotional development of boys in early childhood and identifies factors that contribute to early resilience among African-American boys.
2010-07-31
JustPartners, Inc.;
Reviews the Annie E. Casey Foundation's investments in and contributions to the field of responsible fatherhood in improving outcomes for vulnerable children, including convening, funding ideologically diverse grantees, and providing technical assistance.
2012-11-01
TrueChild;
More than a decade of research has established strong and direct links between Gender-Based Violence (GBV) -- including Intimate Partner Violence (IPV), sexual harassment and date rape -- and traditional gender norms. For instance, young men who internalize harsh codes of traditional manhood -- as defined by strength, aggression, toughness and female subordination -- have less gender equitable relationships in general, and more often engage in violent or abusive behaviors specifically. Femininity Gender norms can affect victims as well. For instance, traditional machista codes of femininity can encourage young Latinas to be submissive, obedient, deferential to males, and tolerant of infidelity or sexual coercion. It can also encourage them to believe they are incomplete without a man and thus must put up with abuse to hold onto a male partner. Such attitudes make young women more willing to submit to partner violence as the price of a relationship, and to accept male dominance as a natural, inevitable part of being a woman. Rites of Passage In fact, learning to master traditional masculine and feminine norms is a major rite of passage for nearly every adolescent or teenager. Findings like these have created an increased focus on called "gender transformative" approaches which highlight, challenge, and ultimately change belief in rigid norms, increase gender equity and engage men as partners and allies.
2012-12-11
Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism;
In the growing realm of mobile news, men and the more highly educated emerge as more engaged news consumers, according to this new study by the Pew Research Center's Project for Excellence in Journalism, in collaboration with The Economist Group. These findings parallel, for the most part, demographic patterns of general news consumption.
But there are some important areas of difference between mobile and general news habits -- particularly among young people. While they are much lighter news consumers generally and have largely abandoned the print news product, young people get news on mobile devices to similar degrees as older users. And, when getting news through apps, young people say they prefer a print-like experience over one with high-tech or multi-media features.
These are key findings of an analysis of mobile news habits across a variety of demographic groups. This report builds off an earlier PEJ and The Economist Group report, The Future of Mobile News, which found that half of U.S. adults now own mobile devices and a majority use them for news. Both reports are based on a survey of 9,513 U.S. adults conducted from June-August 2012 (including 4,638 mobile device owners). Men, especially young men, are heavier mobile news consumers than women. More than 40% of men get news daily on either their smartphone and/or tablet, compared with roughly 30% of women. On the tablet specifically, men check in for news more frequently and are more apt to read in-depth news articles and to watch news videos. Women, on the other hand, are more likely than men to use social networks as a way to get news.
1997-12-01
American Anthropological Association;
This article explores the sociocultural meanings attached to sexual behaviors and conceptions of masculinity among low-income African-American males. The author argues that HIV/AIDS prevention programs should incorporate strategies to help this population achieve a more healthy gender identity.
2010-10-01
Thinking Man Consulting;
This paper analyzes the findings of a survey taken by over 300 organizations across the U.S. who engage in male-focused programs and initiatives. It discusses the organizational capacity of the survey respondents, services they provide, demographic groups they serve, and geographic areas they support.
2006-06-01
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation;
Generated by a partnership between The Washington Post, Kaiser Foundation, and Harvard University, this survey seeks to increase understanding of public opinion by gathering responses from white and black men and women on how they see their lives and their outlook for the future. Response data are disaggregated by race and gender.
2008-06-01
Urban Leadership Institute;
While one-on-one mentoring has a proven positive effect on children, little research has been done on the role of mentoring in the African American community, particularly with regards to recruiting and retaining mentors. Urban Leadership Institute has surveyed 576 African American males and a number of community-based mentoring programs to examine the barriers to serving as a mentor and ways to promote mentoring and effective training.
2006-07-01
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation;
This brief presents results from The Washington Post, Kaiser Foundation and Harvard University's African American Men Survey on the subset of 400 African American men ages 18 to 29 interviewed.
