Aug 31, 2017
One of the topics that I return to again and again is the topic of positive masculinity and what it means to be a good man.
Problem is… a lot of guys tend to
define “being a good man” as simply not being one of the
bad. And that doesn’t really work. Being a better man means being
willing to step up when needed. And as we've seen all too often in
cases of harassment or assault - whether it's cat-calling, an
aggressive stranger on the subway or a creeper at a convention -
most people don't do anything. Part of positive
masculinity is about standing up for others, especially if they
can't... and doing so the right
way.
To quote Preacher: you’ve got to be a good man, because there’s way too many of the bad.
Show Highlights:
- Why saying "I'm sorry for others" and #notallmen isn't actually helpful
- Why getting physical with a creeper isn't the right idea
- The importance of breaking silence
- How speaking up can defuse a bad situation
- Why you should be someone's backup
...and so much more.
Related Links
Be Proud
of Being A Man
Men Behaving Badly - Cat-Calling And Street
Harassment
Ending Sexual Harassment in Geek Culture
What We Talk About When We Talk About
GamerGate
What’s Really Wrong With Nice Guys – Entitlement, Nerds and
Neanderthals
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