Gary Barker PhD

About Gary Barker PhD

Gary Barker, PhD, is founder and international director of Promundo, an international NGO that works with men to prevent violence and achieve gender equality.

Violence Does Not Come Naturally to Men and Boys
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Violence Does Not Come Naturally to Men and Boys

Editorial, Social Emotional Learning, Well-Being

Violence Does Not Come Naturally to Men and Boys

More than 400,000 people are murdered each year globally and more than 50,000 are killed in armed conflict. Some 80 per cent of those killed are men. And more than 97 per cent of those who carry out homicides are men. As we watch the latest [...]

Violence Does Not Come Naturally to Men and BoysGary Barker PhD2016-11-29T17:37:12-05:00

How Good Dads Can Change the World
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How Good Dads Can Change the World

Developmentally Differentiated Education, Economy [Wealth/Wages/Work], Editorial, Identity, Social Emotional Learning, Well-Being

How Good Dads Can Change the World

As well as fighting for women’s equality, we should be lobbying for men to be equal partners at home. The financial and cultural benefits would change our world. Tony has been accumulating identities. He’s the son of Mexican immigrants; his father was abusive. He’s a high [...]

How Good Dads Can Change the WorldGary Barker PhD2016-11-29T17:37:12-05:00