The Masculine Myth

VIDEO Above Cisco Cole – The Masculine Myth at Ignite Minneapolis in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA.

“Masculinity is rooted in traditional thinking that we need to break from. I heard things like Boys don’t cry and Men don’t feel pain.”

“I proved my masculinity through criminal thinking and actions, narrowly escaping incarceration. As a young man, I had very few ways to express my discontent and frustration with life. Like most young men, my frustration was expressed through action.  “

Once I started raising boys and working with men and boys, I was able to recognize the dangers of toxic masculinity. (Exerpt from the above video)

Ignite Minneapolis is an evening of 5-minute talks by local folks who have a burning passion. Some talks are serious science, others are pure satire – but each must be about a compelling idea or story. Attendees come to learn and to be inspired.


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