Mario López-Goicoechea

Mar 29, 2021

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The most effective way to challenge gender-based violence, as Jamil notes, is calling other men in. That means challenging fathers, brothers, bosses, coworkers, neighbors, friends, and even strangers when you witness something that isn’t cool. That means being uncomfortable and making others uncomfortable. That means being willing to “fail” at masculinity in order to change it.

To Truly Challenge Traditional Masculinity, Try “Failing” at It
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Thomas Page McBee

Well said. Great article. Thanks.

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Mario López-Goicoechea

Mario López-Goicoechea

London-based, Cuban writer. Author of “Cuban, Immigrant, and Londoner” https://uk.bookshop.org/a/6886/9781528994293 https://acubaninlondon.medium.com/membership

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