Playing our part to tackle gender-based violence

The prevalence of patriarchal culture is a primary reason why men are less likely than women to report witnessed GBV incidents. — 123rf.com

“WHEN men speak up against gender-based violence, other men are more likely to take notice,” says psychiatrist Datuk Dr Andrew Mohanraj.

Dr Andrew, who is also president of the Malaysian Mental Health Association, says that in cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and domestic abuse, men were found to often be the perpetrators. It is important to get men to speak up against GBV, as this will result in more men being ashamed to normalise GBV and gender inequality, he adds.