Male Socialization
Emotional Intelligence and Becoming Bilingual: An Antidote For Toxic Masculinity
Encouraging boys and men to shift from a negative perception of developing emotional intelligence to the idea “it’s just like becoming bilingual” could be helpful in reducing the stigma that leads to toxic masculinity.
Read MoreOutsourcing Emotional Labor
No, outsourcing emotional labor is not some geo-political strategy by corporations to improve profits. This is a reality that women have been aware of for a long time. Simply put,…
Read MoreAsking the Right Questions in the Wake of the Las Vegas Mass Shooting
As the days go by, and it becomes clearer and clearer that many questions about the Las Vegas mass shooting on Oct. 1, 2017, will likely never be answered, our…
Read MoreGoals: Achieve by Telling Your Own Story
Yesterday Otha Brown joined students of Muskegon Community College’s College Success Seminar for “Midterm Motivation.” Otha talked to students about achieving their long term goals by overcoming the negative stories…
Read MoreChasing Dragons With Plastic Swords
When we learn of their acts of mayhem and violence or we hear women complain of men’s stoicism and controlling ways we often say, “that’s just the way guys are.” Well, it’s just not.
Read MoreParadoxical Father’s Day Gift
“I am your father, and you are my teacher.” These are words that I reflect upon once again around Father’s Day, words that remind me of a gift I have…
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