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Region Domestic Violence Task Force has invited Aileen Fortune, from the University of Maine Cooperative Extension Office in York County, to present her work with The Gender Project to the community and our Task Force. Included in her presentation she will show the video, "Tough Guise: Violence, Media, and the Crisis in Masculinity." The presentation is scheduled for Wednesday, December 12th, 2001 from 4:oo to 6:30 p.m. at the Dover-Foxcroft Congregational Church. There will be coffee, tea, cider and appetizers available. If you would like to bring an appetizer or beverage to share please let me know what you are planning to bring when you R.S.V.P. Please R.S.V.P. to Gretchen Ziemer, Community Relations Coordinator, Womancare, either by phone at 564-8165 or email at: wmncare@midmaine.com by Monday, December 10th at 4:00 p.m. A little about The Gender Project... Through its research, The Gender Project explores gender socialization, equity issues and how these dynamics identify what it means to be female and male in our society today. This same research reflects on issues surrounding domestic violence by demonstrating the connections between those who "own" the power and control in our society, and in turn, members of our society who are subjected to this dynamic. Ms. Fortune will also discuss the way our society reinforces specific traits within gender roles. For more information call Gretchen Ziemer 207-564-8165. |