We’re set on changing the negative stereotypes about men. Want to join us?
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The Good Men Project launched as a website 3 and a half years ago, when we set out to “have a conversation about what it means to be a good man in the 21st century.” We’ve been on a mission to change the stereotypes about men. We wanted to tackle some of the bigger problems of the day that disproportionately affect men —- the changing roles of dads, the idea that men only care about sex, sports and beer, the truth behind men and marriage, war, prison reform. And on the way we’ve put a stake in the ground against racism, sexism, and homophobia.
Those are big, lofty goals. Often the problems seem insurmountable. What good does it do to talk about these things?
Turns out, a lot of good. Here’s what we’ve seen in the three years since we started:
—We’ve seen — even though there’s still a ways to go — that moms are no longer seen as the default parent, and that dads are seen as every bit as committed and engaged as parents. We have seen that being a stay-at-home dad is a choice, as choice as respectable as being as stay-at-home mom or a working dad. Conferences like Dad 2.0 (which we support and speak at) highlight the enormous strides that have been made in the dialogue about dads from a generation ago—or even just a few years ago.
—The swiftness in which gay rights and the homophobia has been addressed in mainstream media has been stunning. We can’t take credit for that change, but we are certainly part of that larger, important conversation.
—We were the first people CNN called when the US Justice Department changed its definition of rape to include men because “we are one of the only ones talking about these things” means that we are getting the conversation about really difficult but really important issues out there.
—Some people are living in a pollyanna world, one that believes we’re in a post-racial society. We’re not. The conversation about race is as important as ever, because we’re at a defining point in time when we can see change. We are on the forefront of creating that change. And we don’t see race as just black and white, but have written about the unique challenges of racism with Indigenous populations, Asian, Latino, biracial and multiracial men and families.
—There’s old joke is that marriage is equivalent to a ball and chain. We’re not buying it. As far as we know, we are the only media company–anywhere, anytime—that has a steady stream of content about marriage from a male point of view. And although sometimes marriages can use help (what relationship can’t?) — there are a clear majority of stories of men who absolutely adore their wives (or their husbands) and their marriage (or their committed relationships) and aren’t afraid to say so.
—What’s next? We’re beginning to bring the tough conversations about prison, war and the environment—and the effects they have on men—to the conversational forefront.
And we’re always asking our audience—-what types of changes would you like to see there? You tell us.
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And after all that? Here’s our pitch. We want you to be a part of this conversation in the way that works best for you. Some of you read the many stories we post every day. Some of you write for us. Others share, contribute, hook us up with other organizations who are also doing good.
And some of you become Premium Members.
For Premium Members—we know you are paying the $20 to help support what we are doing more than anything. We know you are paying the $20 because what you want to see is change. And we are committed to making that change happen wherever we can.
And in return for your support —- we want to give back to you. For just $20 —- we take away all the advertising on the site. We send you a free copy of the original Good Men Project Anthology. And we invite you each month to exclusive GoogleHangouts, where you can have the conversation on a deeper, more personal level with leaders in the field.
Become a Premium Member today. $20 will get you a whole lot of change.
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Thank you for being a part of the largest worldwide conversation about what it means to be a good man in the 21st century. Your support of our work is inspiring and invaluable.
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