Tough Guise: society's expectations of male dominance

07.27.2010

Thanks to Men Stopping Violence, our local heroes in anti-violence work with men, I came across this great video with Jackson Katz.



In this short clip he looks at how society’s expectations for guys set them up and encourage violence against women. In fact, he argues that guys are trapped by these societal norms too and can leave them feeling like they aren’t tough enough, strong enough, or in control.

But we all know from reading these blogs, that in a healthy relationship no one partner has control. That both people have equal say and are important in the relationship.

Teens, what are your thoughts on “the man box” that media and society have put guys in?

--Laura B.