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Do You Think Violence is a Part of Strength in Masculinity?
Have you been raised believing that to be a strong, masculine man is to be controlling and domineering and violent?
Join me in this episode of the Secure Masculinity podcast, as I share my thoughts as a masculinity researcher on the slap heard ‘round the world… also known as the time Will Smith slapped Chris Rock on stage at the 2022 Oscars Academy Awards ceremony.
Rather than shying away from this discussion because you’re “sick and tired” of hearing about it, consider this conversation as something to embrace and understand. After all, there’s a reason why this slap sparked so much chatter… There are changes we need to make and these two men have been the catalyst for these much-needed changes.
Listen in as this masculinity researcher views, analyzes, and conceptualizes the act of physical aggression at the 2022 Oscars.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
[02:49] Is violence ever acceptable?
[03:51] What’s the backstory and why does it matter?
[05:20] How traditional masculinity defines what it means to be a “real” man?
[07:59] Was Will Smith justified in slapping Chris Rock?
[10:19] Patriarchy leads us to associate strength with violence… So, is this why society doesn’t support male victims of domestic violence?
[15:06] Was Will Smith’s slap an example of toxic masculinity?
[19:25] Why the slang word “simp” is disrespectful to men.
[19:42] Who is responsible for the violence inflicted on someone?
[27:20] Should comedians get a pass for doing their job, even if it hurts someone else? Can we take a joke?
[30:46] Why we shouldn’t cancel role models who make mistakes.
[36:21] This story is an opportunity for growth: Let’s start a conversation about positive masculinity and cleaner comedy!