In relation to “Act like a Man: Introducing Masculinities” module
I found a Ted Talk with Tony Porter describing the concept of the “man” box. In
this video he describes the way how men are “taught to be tough, courageous,
strong, and how men should be in charge” (Tony Porter Ted Talk: A Call to Men). This demonstrates the
idea of the “man” box which enforces that
men are supposed to not cry, be tough, fight like a man, and be financial
successful. I inserted image below of
what the “man” box looks like.
Here we can see what the “man” box contains. It shows what
men are described as and who they should be portrayed as. While the feelings of
what any human would be feel should be locked in the confines of this box. The Ted Talk link below goes more into depth
of the image seen here and how men should break free of this “man” box.
Check it out here: https://www.ted.com/talks/tony_porter_a_call_to_men#t-21545
