[Podcast] ‘How Women’s Safety is a Man’s Issue’, with guest Allan Ball

Today is White Ribbon Day in Australia. Events all around the country are taking place to raise awareness of the issues surrounding male violence towards women and to call for the prevention and elimination of violence against women and children.

I interviewed Allan Ball, Director at White Ribbon Australia, on our podcast to talk about these complex issues and the critical work White Ribbon Australia is doing…

And I’d love to invite you to have a listen.

What is White Ribbon?

White Ribbon is the world’s largest movement engaging with men and boys to eliminate gendered violence against women and children.

You may have encountered your fair or unfair share of sexism  at home and at work…

You may have encountered emotional or physical abuse…

That imbalance of power and resource…

Salary discrepancies…

A poor distribution of opportunities at work.

These are all examples of gender imbalance.

We live in a system, in a culture, where although most men are our supporters, a small minority of men continue to hold women back.

In this episode Allan shares his thoughts on these important topics:

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How women’s safety is a man’s issue… what that means and how men can step up

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How sexism, throw-away sexist jokes and bias towards women all operate in the same culture that also enables emotional and physical assault – even the murder of women. How can such complexities be addressed?

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The difference between ‘healthy’ and ‘toxic’ masculinity… and how the majority of men, the healthy men, can challenge the minority in a constructive way

*** Some of the content in this episode is sensitive. If you are at all triggered, please seek the support you need.

Understand more about the issue of gendered violence

1800respect.org.au is our national domestic and sexual violence advice line

For men and boys specifically: White Ribbon’s Barber Shop is a fantastic resource

 

 

Guest Bio:

Allan Ball is the National Director for White Ribbon Australia, a social movement engaging men and boys to prevent violence towards women.

In his 20-year career, Allan has worked in leadership positions in the federal, state, and disability sectors as a social worker and change agent.

Allan has played a key role in challenging oppressive institutions and creating inclusive ones, and he is in charge of showing the country how to include men and boys in behavioural change.

Look out for White Ribbon’s Let’s Be The Change  event in November 2022

For men and boys specifically: White Ribbon’s Barber Shop is a fantastic resource

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Host Bio:

Rebecca Allen is a Career Success Coach for ambitious women looking to land dream career opportunities. She has worked over the last 10 years with clients from companies including ANZ Bank, Origin Energy, J.P. Morgan and Coca-Cola Amatil and loves getting those excited phone calls from clients saying they’ve been promoted, have negotiated a seismic pay rise or have moved into a role completely aligned with their mission, values and strengths. Find Rebecca: www.illuminategrowth.com.au

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