Necessary but not sufficient

The term necessary but not sufficient originated in mathematics but is widely applicable elsewhere. It describes a situation in which a certain condition must be true but that condition alone will not provide the solution. In the case of men's rights, this is important when it comes to addressing claims that DV/IPV is gendered. It is necessary for MRAs and anti-feminists to present solid and verifiable evidence that DV/IPV is not gendered. But due to the emotive aspect of this topic prevalent in a large proportion of the population evidence alone will not convince many people that the current approach to DV/IPV undertaken by governments and powerful feminist groups is wrong. The evidence is necessary but it is not sufficient. Along with the evidence other approaches need to be undertaken.