The Men's Project:
Issues
In October 1998, The Men's Project began travelling around the north of Ireland trying to make contact with people who had an active interest in men's work/issues. By the end of February 1999, this had brought us into contact with over one hundred individuals or groups.
During this period a lot of anecdotal information was gathered about the perceived needs of local men and the actions required to meet these needs. Many of the issues were highlighted in a meeting held in Grosvenor House, Belfast on Monday 15th March 1999, when a group of forty-five people met to discuss their experiences and possible ways to develop their involvement.
If you would like to get a copy of the full report on this meeting (which details all the issues which arose) you can view it now by clicking on the following link: Report on Grosvenor House meeting
Four other reports/discussion papers may also be of interest to you ...
- The Engagement Jigsaw - a practical guide, produced by The Men's Project, which outlines a 12 Point Plan for effectively engaging men in health programmes.
- Fathers: The Good, The Bad and The Myths - report on the conference organised by the Dads Express network in the north of Ireland (April 2004).
- It Can Be Done - presentations at/feedback from a cross-Border conference looking at developing work with and support for fathers (May 2002).
- Men and Human Rights - papers presented to the All-Ireland Men's Seminar focusing upon human rights, male psyche, relationships, men as victims of domestic violence and male health (October 2001).
ADDITIONAL LINKS WHICH MAY BE OF INTEREST:
There are also a number of local studies which research men's attitudes, values, needs and situation.
Again, many of these reports are in Portable Document Format (PDF) and can be accessed online:
- Mystery Man? and Men in the Mirror - research updates on some of the findings from the Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey's Men's Life and Times modules from 2000 and 2004. You may also be interested to read the keynote speech by Joan Harbison (then Chief Commissioner, Equality Commission for NI) which was delivered at the launch of the 2000 findings.
- Men's Attitudes and Values Research Project - organised by The Male Link and conducted with 632 males aged 15 years and over.
- Social Focus on Men - produced by National Statistics, this report provides an overview of the changing lives and roles of men in the United Kingdom in terms of their work, health, income, education, family situation and lifestyle.
- Men and Women in Ireland 2004 - key facts on men and women in Ireland compiled by the Central Statistics Office. Looks at employment, education, health, crime, transport, lifestyle and social cohesion.
- Fathers and Families: Research and Reflection on Key Questions - a report which collates research into the significance of fatherhood - particularly in the context of Irish family life.
- Equal Opportunities Commission - statistics about men and women in Britain covering issues such as work, political life, management roles, sex stereotyping, work-life balance, income etc.
- Focus Groups - the outcomes of brainstorming sessions on issues facing local men and barriers to their involvement in support programmes. Coordinated by The Male Link
- Needs of Single Rural Men - report on the research conducted by North Leitrim Men's Group into the needs of single rural men.
- Other Websites - links from
this site to other organisations.
