4 ways men relate to violence against women

Angela Marie MacDougall introduces an unprecedented way of understanding gender based violence with a spectrum of eye-opening roots of the past, a hard-hitting understanding of the present, and energized ways to participate in the future. MacDougall ends with an inspiring call to action because once you know, you will want to act. MacDougall is an expert in social and cultural manifestations of relationship violence. With experience spanning 30 years, Angela has made ending gender violence her personal mission. Based in Vancouver, Canada she is Executive Director of Battered Women’s Support Services, where she oversees a matrix of services and dynamic team that support thousands of women, while working for cultural and systemic change which includes urging men to own their role. In recognition of this important work, Angela was named a Remarkable Woman by the City of Vancouver and Vancouver Magazine named her one of Vancouver’s most powerful people.