Produced by the Refugee Law Project (RLP), University of Makerere, Kampala, Uganda, Gender against Men explores “the hidden world of sexual and gender-based violence against men in the conflicts of the Great Lakes region.” According to the producers, it is a film about men, violence, and the inability of society to recognise or address male vulnerability in times of conflict. The film is intended to raise as many questions as it answers in its quest for an honest examination of the gender stereotypes underlying mainstream approaches to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV).
The film considers sex-selective massacres, which target all the men in a particular town for extermination. It looks at policies, which - intentionally or otherwise - undermine men’s traditional role as protectors and providers without allowing them alternative ways of expressing their masculinity. It considers one of the biggest taboos of all: the rape of men and boys. The producers say that the documentary was created to show how a one-sided approach to gender works to the detriment of all, including individuals seeking healthcare, their families, and their communities.
Gender against Men was judged ‘Best Documentary’ at the Kenya International Film Festival in October 2009.
Source: comminit.com
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