Molding Masculinity

In the first of a series of episodes we discuss Batman and masculinity!

This week we talk about masculinity and the dramatic arts, societal gender expectations, and the patriarchal frameworks of capitalism.

This week we're discussing the season one episode of SpongeBob Squarepants titled "Oops I Ripped My Pants".

This week we listen to stories submitted by individuals who have experienced situations of being told to "Man Up" or "Be a Man". We discuss, disassemble and process what these phrases mean and what their impact is.

The opening poem is Dulce et Decorum Est, written by Wilfred Owen. It was published posthumously in 1920. This week we discuss the connections between social ideas of masculinity and the glorification of warfare.

This week we continue our discussion on Starfleet Captains with Janeway, Archer and Pike.

nuq'neH! This week we're beginning a 2 part mission to explore the most famous Starfleet Captains in Star Trek history, and discuss how their stories have impacted and shaped our societal concepts of masculinity.

This week we talk about anxiety around COVID, coping with repeated trauma and ongoing stressors, and how to process things beyond our control. We also talk about the experiences of kids, adolescents and teens during COVID and how we can be better listeners and systems of support.

This week we're going to unpack the legends, myths, and cryptozoological records of the jolly bearded fellow in the red velvet suit. How does he relate to our social views of consumption and capitalism? How does he relate to adults and the concepts of philanthropy? How does he relate to our own ideas of positive masculine role models, and how might that echo across other societies and cultures? All these questions and so much more, this week!

This week we talk about brotherhoods and other community spaces of men and masculine folks. We discuss why community is important, and the positive elements that can be found in well curated community spaces. We also talk about toxicities that can exist and develop, and how to avoid them.