Podcast: Unlearning Toxic Masculinity

Toxic masculinity is not to say that masculinity is toxic. Rather, that there are expectations placed on men that perpetuate harm. Examples of these expectations include--

Toughness: that men should be “physically strong, emotionally callous, and behaviorally aggressive.”

Anti-femininity: that men should reject anything that is considered to be “feminine,” such as showing emotion or accepting help.

Power: that men must work toward obtaining power and status (social and financial) so they can gain the respect of others.

Impacts of toxic masculinity culture include:

Discouraging men from getting support from mental & physical health providers

Having their perceived level of masculinity undermined or reinforced by their race or ethnicity

Being less likely to intervene in the moment they witness someone committing sexual or physical violence

We sat down with this incredible panel of do-as-they-sayers and ASL interpreter Stephen Mogul to explore alternative ways of creating the society we wish to live in.

🎙️🎙️ Featuring panelists:

Muchinga Mutambo (he/him) has more than eight years of experience in the fields of social work and public health. Currently, Muchinga is head of programs for Copper Rose Zambia, the largest youth-led organization in Zambia championing sexual and reproductive health and rights, HIV prevention, and youth empowerment.

👋 Muchinga Mutambo on LinkedIn: / muchinga-mutambo-29641b78

Tim Hanley is a comic book historian and the author of Wonder Woman Unbound, Investigating Lois Lane, The Many Lives of Catwoman, and Betty and Veronica: The Leading Ladies of Riverdale. His newest book, Not All Supermen: Sexism, Toxic Masculinity, and the Complex History of Superheroes, is out in July 2022. Three registrants of Unlearning Toxic Masculinity who registered by July 27th won a free copy of this new book, with a signed bookplate from Tim Hanley!

👋 Tim Hanley @ https://thanley.wordpress.com/

Ben Reuler (he/him) is the Founder & CEO of In the Area Productions where he supports other white people, especially white men, in progressing on their antiracism journey. During his 7+ years previous with Seattle Works, Ben acted on his commitment to building workplace cultures where employees from all backgrounds feel supported, and where harmful default systems are dismantled.

👋 Ben Reuler: https://intheareaproductions.com/

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