Triad of Men's Violence

Question 1

Why is men’s violence normalized in today’s society

Answer 1

It has been institutionalize as an acceptable means of solving conflicts
The development of civilization has been inseparable from a continuous increase in violence against humans and our natural environment

Question 2

Why is masculinity fragile?

Answer 2

There is a permanent emotional tension of displaying masculinity and toughness and suppression of emotions for other’s approval

Question 3

How is men’s violence against women an expression of the fragility of the masculinity combined with men’s power?

Answer 3

Violence against women becomes a means of reaffirming personal power as a result of negative self-image and feelings of powerlessness

Question 4

What is the cause of violence by men on other men?

Answer 4

Reinforces power relations between men

Repression of homosexuality

Question 5

What causes male violence to oneself?

Answer 5

By denying and blocking a range of human emotions men become pressure cookers. As a result those emotions become anger and hostility