Through the theoretical lens of a “violence continuum” we explore how, in many of the most marginalized areas of Mexico, global and regional historical and contemporary structures have shaped and constrained men’s ability to achieve the hegemonic masculinity of neoliberal Mexico. An analysis of statistics and local research studies on male homicide is used to understand how impoverishment and e...

Background India, despite growing tangentially in global economic stature, has a population of over 78 million homeless people. While the phenomenon of homelessness violates the most basic of human rights for all populations, it influences every facet of women’s life affecting their physical, emotional, cognitive, social, and behavioural growth. The prevalent attitude and stereotypes in Indian ...

These efforts need more fundamental support. The unfolding of a "new world order" can stimulate fresh thinking on a variety of important issues. The Global Burden of Disease Study [1] predicts war will reach the list of 10 most frequent causes of loss of disability-adjusted lifeyears by the year 2020. But, despite the growing number of armed conflicts throughout the world, not enough attention ...

Escalated interpersonal aggression and violence are common symptoms of multiple psychiatric disorders and represent a significant global health issue. Current therapeutic strategies are limited due to a lack of understanding about the neural and molecular mechanisms underlying the 'vicious' shift of normal adaptive aggression into violence, and the environmental triggers that cause it. Developm...