The “Man Code” and Pillars of Steel

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Friendships between men are the true spiritual and structural pillars of our lives. Earl Hipp reviews Brian Plachta’s book, Pillars of Steel.

Male Role Models in Avatar: The Last Airbender

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Noah Brand explains how there is no gender war in Ba Sing Se.

Huggies Listened to Dads – Why It Matters

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After a week of harsh criticism, Huggies makes changes to its ad campaign, so are the voices of dads finally being heard?

Hegemonic Heterosexuality

Hegemonic Heterosexuality

Why are we told that miserable relationships are the romantic ideal? Noah Brand breaks down the assumptions underlying the cultural messages.

The Depressing Depiction of Men in the Media

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Nicole Johnson believes movies and television shows can be funny and still portray men in a positive light. Why it’s not being done in this day and age baffles her.