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Full Title
WELFARE E ERGONOMIA
Publisher
FrancoAngeli
ISSN
2421-3691 (Printed Journal)
2531-9817 (Online Journal)
Journal Volume Number
11
Journal Issue Number
2
Journal Issue Designation
2
Journal Issue Date
2025
Full Title
Men's involvement in preventing gender violence: socioeducational and cultural strategies for an integrated welfare?
By (author)
First Page
39
Last Page
50
Language of text
English
Publication Date
2026/02
Copyright
2025 FrancoAngeli srl
Main description
Through a theoretical discussion, the article focuses on the role of men in preventing gender-based violence, examining socio-educational and cultural strategies that promote responsibility and encourage men to break free from hegemonic and patriarchal models of masculinity. The article distinguishes between prevention efforts aimed at men and those promoted by men, drawing on comparative European evidence and with a particular focus on the Italian welfare system. The paper highlights how involving men as both recipients and promoters of prevention policies can promote structural and cultural changes that are consistent with an integrated welfare approach to tackling gender-based violence.
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