Am I experiencing Physical GBV?

Men are often trafficked for labor exploitation because they’re expected to handle tough, dangerous jobs. This leads to unfair treatment, unsafe conditions, low pay, and no job security.

Heavy Workload and Heavy Societal Pressure in Masculinity

• “I'm forced to take on physically dangerous jobs because men are expected to be stronger.”

• “I am frequently expected to do heavy lifting at work, which has caused me physical pain or injury.”

• “I was hit or physically harmed because I was perceived as not acting “manly” enough.”

• “I get into physical altercations because men are expected to "fight and protect" in tense situations.”

Gender-Based Physical Bullying

• “As a gay man in school, I have been punched in the stomach by a male student for having a different gender identity”

• “I was kicked and hit by some students who were making fun of the way I dress myself”

• “I was hit by my workmates/supervisor at work because they do not agree with my SOGIESC”

To read and understand more about these acts of gender-based violence, you may access this:

GBV Prevention & Response Materials