Name: How movies teach manhood
Uploaded: 2013-01-18T16:01:14Z
Duration: 12 min 39 s
Description: When Colin 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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*The End of Men*

When Colin 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.

Colin Stokes: How movies teach manhood

How movies teach manhood

In a world where violence dominates the narrative, the Bechdel Test reveals a scarcity of films promoting gender equality.

Empowering boys with new narratives in film can challenge stereotypes, urging them to respect and stand with women against injustice.

Exploring the impact of classic films on young minds, advocating for narratives that champion cooperation and respect over violence.