Gender Kaleidoscope

Be a Man: putting words into your emotions and taking care

ForumCiv, Sebastián Molano, Wessel van den Berg Season 2 Episode 4

Men can't take care of themselves.
Men can't take care of their newborns and children.
Men are born to be tough and providers.
Women are naturally more fit to nurture and care. 

If you feel uncomfortable with these statements, this episode is for you! 

In this two-part episode, Sebastián Molano and Wessel van den Berg share their experience cultivating care to be a fully functioning human and caring for others.

Suggested readings:

-       The will to change - Bell hooks 

-       “Dying to be men”- L. STEPHANIE COBB

-       “I am afraid of men” - Vivek Shraya

-       “Permission to feel: Unlocking the Power of Emotions to Help” - Marc Brackett

Sebastian’s article, “How to become a feminist dad: two years later”

Links of resources used in the episode:

Boys won´t be boys. Ben Hurst TEDx LondonWomen

I’ll make a man out of you – Metal Cover