In this TED talk, Tony
Porter introduces a concept he calls the “man box,” which comprises all the
actions and characteristics that he associates with hegemonic masculinity. In quite moving anecdotes about his
relationships with his father, peers, and his children, he discusses his own
gender (and sexuality) socialization. He
connects his experiences to cultural forces and persistent gender issues such
as sexual violence against women. Although the talk is a bit longer (just over 11 min) than most of the video clips we post on this blog, students seem to find it compelling and I have found it generates good discussions.
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