Raoul Wieland examines the effect of colonialism in children’s stories like Babar.
Understanding the Tragedy of Aylan Kurdi
Raoul Wieland reflects on the global refugee crisis through the lens of literature.
Practicing a Deep Intercultural Understanding
Raoul Wieland ponders living a life in which diversity, tolerance, and unity become realities instead of dreams.
The Underworld of Emotion
Anger is not the only emotion available to us men. Sadness, vulnerability, and many others are part of our natural inheritance — and we shouldn’t avoid them.
An Exploration of Male Grief
Raoul Wieland takes a look at male grief through the lens of close reading.
Finding the Courage to Talk About Violence
In the wake of Baltimore’s riots, Raoul Wieland explores the nature and implications of violence and the social disconnection that inflames it.
Can a Kind of Heartbreak Heal You—and the World?
Raoul Wieland explores what happens when our hearts are broken open instead of apart.
A New Perspective on Prejudice, Shaming, and Violence
Raoul Wieland examines a range of modern problems through the lens of ‘Lebensraum.’
Could Failure Be the Answer?
Raoul Wieland explores our quest for self-knowledge and transformation and wonders whether failure is the secret to self- and world improvement.
A Critical Look at Failure
Editor’s Note: This is part two of a three-part series by Raoul Wieland on failure. Part one can be found here. The Oxford Dictionary defines ‘failure’ as: A lack of success An unsuccessful person, enterprise or thing The omission of expected or required action A lack or deficiency of a desirable quality The action or…
Failure—What’s in a Word?
Raoul Wieland takes a long, hard look at failure’s negative associations and how they hinder success.
Understanding Manhood
Raoul Wieland reviews Michael Kimmel’s ‘Manhood in America’ and explores the evolving and expanding definition of masculinity.
The Enculturing Education: It’s Not Just About Pass or Fail
In current society, what is education truly based on? Raoul Weiland digs into the reality of our educational system.
Post-Holiday Rant: Maybe Christmas Shouldn’t Come From a Store
Now that Christmas is done, and the New Year is upon us, Raoul Wieland is a bit dismayed with what the season has come to mean.
“Where, oh, Where Can All the Men Be?” Challenges in Men’s Advancement of Social Change
Where are all of the straight, white, cis-gendered men who should be standing up for social change?
What’s Love Got to Do With It? A History of Love and Social Justice
Raoul Wieland thinks that when it comes to shaping healthy communities, it should be the foundation, centre, starting point and guiding principle