"What Does It Mean To Be A Man Today?" Panel Discussion

SFU Advocacy For Men & Boys hosted a discussion amongst 4 panelists to help answer the question "What Does It Mean To Be A Man Today?". Each panelist delivered a 5 minute opening statement which was followed by a moderated discussion.


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00:18 – Have men lost something?
2:34 – Does traditional masculinity hold the answers men seek or does masculinity need to be redefined?
5:34 – How did we go from the Dad in "Leave it to Beaver" to Homer Simpson?
6:48 – Is male aggression mischaracterized?
10:27 – What about male stoicism?
11:42 – How do you view asexual men and those that reject relationships?
12:40 – What would you say to a young man who wants to get married?
13:55 – Is masculinity valued in a similar way to the straight community?
15:23 – How much of masculinity is biologically vs. culturally derived?
17:31 – Can a man willingly choose the provide role?
18:38 – Who are some good male role models you've had?
20:46 – How do you define your own masculinity?
24:45 – Should men behave a certain way to be seen as masculine?
27:31 – What is the biggest issue facing men in 2016?
32:55 – Can women benefit from adopting traits considered masculine?
37:25 – How much change needs to be happening on the individual vs. societal level to address men's issues?
41:49 – What would you say to a young man who wants to be an advocate for men's issues but fears being labeled a misogynist?
44:35 – What advice would you give young men today?

00:18 – Do you mark a difference between a feminized man and a masculinized man?
1:49 – How can young men find rituals to transition to manhood?
9:38 – How might a man define his value outside of a relationship to women?
13:07 – Is there a safe way to transition towards gender equality?
17:19 – Should men expose their vulnerability?
23:00 – What is the link between gender equality and decorum?
29:04 – How would you advise men to improve their physiological health?
34:00 – What do men really want today?