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Boys won’t be boys. Boys will be what we teach them to be.

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Ben Hurst

In this TED Talk, speaker Ben Hurst rejects the use of the common phrase that "boys will be boys" as a "get-out-of-jail free" card for boys, men, and toxic masculinities. Instead, he states that boys will be what we teach them to be.

Citing Tony’s Porter’s TED talk, A Call to Men, Ben references the workshops he conducts with boys and young men to illustrate the pressure the patriarchy places on men to repress their feelings and embrace hyper-sexualization and violence. Ben believes that we need to challenge our assumptions around toxic forms of masculinity by encouraging conversation, providing space for men to express emotion, refusing to accept minimum standards of behavior and building positive masculinities.

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What Does "Be a Man" Really Mean?

berdman — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 12:59:38 +0000

What Does "Be a Man" Really Mean? berdman Fri, 06/04/2021 - 08:59

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January, 2019

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What Does "Be a Man" Really Mean?

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Mazin Jamal

The current standards and expectations of manhood have an undeniable impact on our relationships and our society. Inspired by the courage and vulnerability of women and survivors in the #metoo movement, speaker Mazin Jamal shares his struggles with manhood, mistakes he's made, and the steps he's taking to learn and grow in this TED Talk.

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Why I'm done trying to be "man enough"

berdman — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 13:15:57 +0000

Why I'm done trying to be "man enough" berdman Fri, 06/04/2021 - 09:15

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January, 2018

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Why I'm done trying to be "man enough"

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Justin Baldoni

Justin Baldoni wants to start a dialogue with men about redefining masculinity — to figure out ways to be not just good men but good humans. In this TED Talk, he shares his effort to reconcile who he is with who the world tells him a man should be. He also presents a challenge for men: "See if you can use the same qualities that you feel make you a man to go deeper. Your strength, your bravery, your toughness: Are you brave enough to be vulnerable? Are you strong enough to be sensitive? Are you confident enough to listen to the women in your life?"

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The Urgency of Intersectionality

berdman — Thu, 24 Aug 2017 17:41:17 +0000

The Urgency of Intersectionality berdman Thu, 08/24/2017 - 13:41

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Published Date

October, 2016

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The Urgency of Intersectionality

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Kimberlé Crenshaw

In this TED Talk, Kimberlé Crenshaw defines intersectionality and describes how race and gender-based violence impacts the lives of black women. She emphasizes importance of doing social justice work through an intersectional lens and uplifting the narratives of black women.

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Modern Nonprofit Board Governance: Passion is Not Enough

berdman — Wed, 09 Aug 2017 19:15:02 +0000

Modern Nonprofit Board Governance: Passion is Not Enough berdman Wed, 08/09/2017 - 15:15

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September, 2014

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Modern Nonprofit Board Governance: Passion is Not Enough

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Chris Grundner

Chris Grundner provides this TEDx talk to discuss his journey of understanding board excellence after creating the Kelly Heinz-Grundner Brain Tumor Foundation.

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Nonprofit Management

TedTalk: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime

Anonymous — Wed, 27 Jul 2016 17:41:31 +0000

TedTalk: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime Anonymous (not verified) Wed, 07/27/2016 - 13:41

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January, 2014

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TedTalk: How childhood trauma affects health across a lifetime

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Nadine Burke Harris

This TedTalk presented by pediatrician Nadine Burke Harris explains how traumatic experiences affect the brain and increase the risk for other health conditions.

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Trauma Informed Approach

Child Welfare

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Young People

Ending Gender

berdman — Mon, 09 Oct 2017 15:35:57 +0000

Ending Gender berdman Mon, 10/09/2017 - 11:35

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November, 2013

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Scott Turner Schofield

In this TED Talk, Scott Turner Schofield discusses transgender identity and what it could mean to "end gender."

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Ending Gender

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LGBTQ Rights

Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity

Be a Man

berdman — Thu, 10 Jun 2021 14:39:44 +0000

Be a Man berdman Thu, 06/10/2021 - 10:39

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February, 2013

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Joe Ehrmann

In this TED Talk, speaker Joe Ehrmann unpacks the phrase "be a man," and the harmful message it sends to boys about repressing the very thing that makes us human — emotions.

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Violence against women — it's a men's issue

berdman — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:02:47 +0000

Violence against women — it's a men's issue berdman Fri, 06/04/2021 - 15:02

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February, 2013

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Violence against women — it's a men's issue

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Jackson Katz

In this TED Talk, speaker Jackson Katz discusses men's role in ending violence against women and promoting gender equality.

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How movies teach manhood

berdman — Fri, 04 Jun 2021 18:57:45 +0000

How movies teach manhood berdman Fri, 06/04/2021 - 14:57

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January, 2013

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Media Advocacy / Literacy

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Colin Stokes

In this TED Talk, Colin Strokes shares personal anecdotes about the role of media in shaping young boys' perceptions of manhood. When Stokes' 3-year-old son caught a glimpse of Star Wars, he was instantly obsessed. But what messages did he absorb from the sci-fi classic? Stokes asks for more movies that send positive messages to boys: that cooperation is heroic, and respecting women is as manly as defeating the villain.

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