Attention Quote by Jackson Katz
“Calling gender violence a women's issue is part of the problem. It gives a lot of men an excuse not to pay attention.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: TED Talk on Gender Violence, 2010
Framing gender violence as only a women's issue excuses men from responsibility and perpetuates the problem.
In simple terms: Blaming women lets men ignore the issue.
Hold everyone accountable for ending violence.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- education programs
- policy advocacy
- community workshops
- media campaigns
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can we shift the narrative to include men?
- What actions can men take to support change?
Men may resist acknowledging their role, limiting impact.