Wrong Turns with Jameela Jamil I Weigh - Revisiting Men’s Violence Against Women with Dr. Jackson Katz
Sep 24, 2024
Dr. Jackson Katz, a renowned educator and filmmaker, dives deep into the pressing issues surrounding men's violence against women. He emphasizes the importance of active male engagement in women's advocacy and the need for language that fosters accountability. The conversation highlights the detrimental effects of toxic masculinity on men's mental health and emotional expression. Katz also discusses how media and pornography shape harmful perceptions of masculinity, urging a cultural shift towards empathy and respect in order to combat these issues.
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Power of Active Language
- Language shapes how we understand violence, so using active voice reveals accountability.
- Saying "men's violence against women" highlights perpetrators and encourages responsibility.
Men's Fear Maintains Silence
- Men's silence often means consent to sexist behavior and maintains harmful norms in male culture.
- Men fear social exclusion or violence from peers when speaking against toxic masculinity.
Interrupting Sexism Effectively
- Interrupt sexist comments either in the moment or privately afterward.
- Align actions with your values by responsibly addressing troubling behavior.