Bryan Martin
Nov 3, 2023

For me there are two issues with the Duluth Model:

1. The power and control wheel is completely gendered with it's language.

https://www.theduluthmodel.org/wheels/

The people behind the Duluth Model, double down on that. If you read their FAQ, you'll see that:

https://www.theduluthmodel.org/what-is-the-duluth-model/frequently-asked-questions/

On the societal level, women’s violence against men has a trivial effect on men compared to the devastating effect of men’s violence against women.

They actually come out and say male victims suffering is trivial (albeit on a societal level). I just don't see any value is trivializing it. In fact, it's dismissive and harmful

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