TED Talks Daily A new vision of healthy masculinity | Davonte Green
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Apr 29, 2025 
Davonte Green, a youth advocate and founder of the Giants Den Leadership Network, redefines masculinity by promoting emotional intelligence. He challenges the harmful stereotypes around what it means to be a "real man," emphasizing vulnerability as strength. Insights from his workshops reveal how misconceptions can affect lives, while tools like the PAUSE technique help navigate emotions. Through personal stories, he encourages healthier expressions of manhood, showing that self-control beats aggression.
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Prison Workshop on Masculinity
- Davonte Green shares a story from a men's prison workshop highlighting how many men lost years of their lives due to impulsive actions.
- These actions often stem from acting out a misunderstood version of masculinity rather than true disrespect.
Harmful Misconceptions of Masculinity
- The misconception of masculinity harms not only men but their families and communities.
- This false ideal perpetuates violence fueled by anger, jealousy, and lack of accountability.
Davonte's Fight and Consequences
- Davonte recounts his violent past driven by a mistaken idea of manhood, leading to a felony and separation from his daughter.
- His anger was actually insecurity, showing the harm of lacking emotional management skills.