See #Me(Too)
Help shape new research on attitudes towards male survivors of sexual harm
A new UK-wide survey is exploring the attitudes that can make it harder for male victims and survivors of sexual harm to speak out, seek support and be heard.
We Are Survivors has teamed up with Movember for See #Me(Too), a new research project looking at society’s understanding of men and boys as victims and survivors of sexual harm.
The survey is open to all UK adults aged 18+ - regardless of sex, gender, ethnicity, religion, class or personal experience. You do not need to be a survivor to take part.
Researchers want to hear from as many different people and communities as possible to understand better the beliefs and attitudes that may contribute to male survivors feeling unable to disclose what has happened to them or access support.
What does the survey explore?
The anonymous survey looks at three key areas:
Prevalence - including whether you or someone you know is a male victim/survivor of sexual harm.
Attitudes - your views on current affairs and wider societal attitudes towards men and boys who experience sexual harm.
Societal understanding - how familiar people are with government and official action to tackle sexual violence.
For the research, sexual harm means any unwanted sexual activity experienced at any point in someone’s life.
All responses are completely anonymous, and taking part is voluntary. You can stop at any point.
The findings will be used by We Are Survivors, alongside Movember and others, to develop research, campaigns and public awareness work around the prevalence and understanding of male sexual harm.
Why it matters
Sexual violence can affect anyone. But stigma, stereotypes and expectations around masculinity can create particular barriers for men and boys trying to name what happened to them or ask for help.
Better understanding those attitudes is one part of challenging them.
If you’re 18+ and based in the UK, add your voice to the research and help build a clearer picture of what needs to change.
