Ecumenical Conference on Human Trafficking
Multiple Perspectives to Addressing this Complex Issue
Sponsored by National
Council of Churches – Justice for Women Working Group & United Methodist
Women’s Division United Methodist Seminar Program on National and
International Affairs
Open Space Report Title:
Men – Ending Demand
Convener:
Rev. Ann Hayman
List of participants:
Mikka McCracken
Ericka Miller
Sally MacNichol
Loey Powell,
Carmen FS Vianese
Betty Jones.
Discussion Points:
Why do men frequent prostitutes?
Why do men incest their children?
Why do men create and use pornography?
Why do men urinate in public?
Why do men beat their wives, lovers and children?
Why do men rape women?
- The issue of male privilege and their sense of entitlement were discussed. We don’t question the myth that men need sex on demand and we have accommodated them by setting aside a certain segment of our female population to service that “need.”
- We need to cultivate the leadership of (feminist) men who are committed to talking with other men – our male allies.
- We need to work with women who are acculturated to take care of and protect men.
Action Plan:
- Host very intentional the(a)ological conversations on the roles of men and women
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Discover and establish resources addressing masculinity
- Books
- Organizations
- Web sites