Name: A reframing of masculinity, rooted in empathy
Uploaded: 2024-01-30T15:44:46Z
Duration: 13 min 7 s
Description: Urging us to turn away from voices perpetuating harmful stereotypes, gender equality advocate Gary Barker shares three insights on fostering a culture of care, compassion and connection among men. "We are the most wired-to-care species on the planet," he says. "But if you don't use it ... you don't get good at it."

Urging us to turn away from voices perpetuating harmful stereotypes, gender equality advocate Gary Barker shares three insights on fostering a culture of care, compassion and connection among men. "We are the most wired-to-care species on the planet," he says. "But if you don't use it ... you don't get good at it."

Gary Barker: A reframing of masculinity, rooted in empathy

A reframing of masculinity, rooted in empathy

Two thirds of men experienced physical violence in childhood, shaping adulthood violence; change starts with redefining masculinity.

Belief in toxic manhood norms—like emotion suppression and violence as power—links to higher risks of suicide and harming others.

Empathy and care, fundamental human traits, are key in reimagining masculinity, fostering connections and challenging stereotypes.