masculinity

Christians involved in church-based gender justice movements say that men must develop a sense of positive masculinity in order to counter increasing levels of violence by men against women. Citing reports by the United Nations and human rights groups that the extent and type of violent attacks on women is escalating, representatives of global church organizations say initiatives aimed at changing male patterns of behaviour are urgently needed.

Last week, COPE Parliamentary leader Rev. Mvume Dandala led a no-confidence vote against President Jacob Zuma. Topping Dandala's list of allegations of failed leadership was Zuma's "repeated risky sexual behaviour, thus weakening the crucial fight against HIV/Aids and setting a poor example."