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Many of us struggle with criticizing, belittling, and judging ourselves. We’ll tell ourselves negative stories like “I’m stupid”, “I’m not good enough” or “I don’t deserve them”. But does our negative self-talk truly serve us and our communities in our journey toward equity? Does trashing ourselves lend itself well to belonging, connection, or taking an active role in improving our communities? Probably not — so what’s the alternative?
Read MoreNGM Circle events are a place for people of all gender identities and expressions to gather and unpack what it means to “be a man” in every aspect of our lives. Whether you identify as male, love someone who is male, or are simply interested in how we can collectively push for a better world for the next generation, this is for you.
Read MoreA sweeping complaint in the manosphere is about how "feminism has ruined relationships and families". There’s an awful lot of hand-wringing about the “collapse of the nuclear family” the disappearance of “traditional family values” and in the case of some groups, a lot of anger directed at women for having… well, choices. I want to explore what’s at the root of this belief and break it down. Because I would argue that patriarchal models for relationships actually harm everyone (men included) and feminist principles provide us with a path to healthier, more fulfilling relationships.
Read MoreFollowing our recent NGM Circle on the subject, NGM friend and volunteer Mason Slaver wrote this reflection on what ‘no homo’ represents to him, what the Circle had to say about touch isolation, and why he makes sure to say ‘I love you’ to all his male friends.
Read MoreIt’s clear, then, that to combat problems of gender-based violence, we must get at their roots in early childhood. We need to talk to adults—as parents, educators, mentors—about the clear links between gendered and sexual violence and the way kids’ genders are policed, both by adults and other children.
Read MoreNext Gen Men seems to mirror my same passion and desire for a future of mentally healthy boys and men, but through an intersectional, feminist perspective.
Read MorePatriarchy harms men by disconnecting them from their emotions, and frames seeking support as weakness. It’s an endless pressure for men to conform to a narrow prescription of masculinity, to compete with one another, and to prove their manhood by surrendering their individuality and denying their humanity.
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