Hacking masculinity (March 2019)
Masculinity is in the news - but for the wrong reasons. Stress and mental health issues are on the rise while unconscious bias means it is harder for men to ‘lean in’ at home. Yet our constructs around masculinity mean that it is sometimes hard for men to ask for the support they need. Perhaps it's time for masculinity to evolve. How can the workplace be a microcosm for the change we want to see in the world? How do we create a more modern, inclusive and open workplace culture that works for men, women and everyone? And what have people already done to create positive change in the workplace? In this we provide valuable insights into how traditional constructs of masculinity are damaging business and how a modern and conscious version of masculinity can benefit men as well as everyone else in the workplace. Expect to come out with actionable changes (hacks) you can make both as an individual and as a business to create a more inclusive culture.
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- 2. Daniele Fiandaca Utopia Hello Jan Mikulin Mastering Masculinity
- 4. What’s the one question you would like answered today?
- 5. How would you define masculinity?
- 6. “The possession of the qualities traditionally associated with men.”
- 7. What do you consider as key masculine traits?
- 9. Which, if any, of the following do you think makes someone a good role model?
- 10. … be considerate towards others … be hard working … be open-minded … prioritise family needs … be good with money … be in good shape, physically … be able to fix/repair things … look after his mental health … look after his appearance … be cultured … be well-traveled … none of these
- 11. Source: Lightspeed/Mintel (Oct 2016)
- 12. Why might a traditional view of masculinity be a problem in society?
- 13. “… when we tell a boy to act ‘like a man’, we’re effectively saying. ‘stop expressing those feelings.’ And if the boy hears that often enough, it actually starts to sound uncannily like, ‘Stop feeling those feelings.” #hownottobeaboy
- 14. In 2014, a man took his own life in the UK every 2 hours Source: CALM
- 15. 41% of men who contemplated suicide, felt they couldn’t talk about their feelings Source: CALM
- 16. How might this manifest in the workplace?
- 17. “[Default Man]… prioritises ‘rational goal’s like profit, efficiency, self determination and ambition over emotional rewards like social cohesion, quality of life, culture and happiness.” #descentofaman
- 18. 87% of men wish they could spend more time with their children Source: CALM & The Huffington Post
- 19. Men are significantly more likely to report experiencing work-related stress than women, with half of male respondents (50%) confessing this was the case, compared with more than one in three (38%) females. Source: PerkBox, Workplace Stress Survey (2018)
- 20. Source: Lightspeed/Mintel (Oct 2016) While 40% of women spoke to a friend or colleague, as a means of tackling stress, only 25% men chose to do so.
- 21. “I think adaptability is the key to our masculine future.. emotions and feelings can be changed. I think that men need to look inside themselves, become more aware of their feelings and start adapting.” Grayson Perry
- 22. What are the key barriers to a more conscious masculinity?
- 25. Hack = To cut or chop with repeated and irregular blows Wikipedia
- 30. What are some of the best hacks you’ve seen, or used, in the last six months?
- 33. That’s me, that is
- 34. Hacking = A State Mind
- 35. Naturally curious Motivated by making things better Enjoy taking calculated risks Do not fear vulnerability Makers, teachers and thieves
- 36. Now hack your barriers
- 38. “In order to emancipate women, you need to liberate men.”
- 39. “I believe this is an opportunity for us to truly empower ourselves as men, hold ourselves accountable and reap the harmonious benefits of relinquishing privilege.” Jordan Stephens Musician
- 40. 5 THINGS YOUR BUSINESSES CAN DO
- 41. Our collection of Hacking Workshops
- 42. Inclusion Neuro- Inclusion Leadership Empathy Recruitment Vulnerability Purpose Creativity Productivity Mental Health Disadvantage Disability E-mail Business Care and Parenting Identity