We started The Good Men Project six years ago to have an ongoing worldwide conversation about the changing roles of men in the 21st century. We didn’t realize that conversation would be so difficult—nor did we realize the tremendous influence we could have on our culture by opening up that conversation. The conversation about men is the conversation about everything. And about co-creating the type of world we want to live in together.
We at The Good Men Project want to connect with other individuals and groups who are out there creating positive change in the world. We want to hear the stories about what you are doing and what you see working.
Here are some topics that you can use as prompts for posts that would fit our brand and our mission. We hope you will join in this profound and important conversation.
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I didn’t realize racism was such a sneaky part of everyday life. Here’s how I learned and what I am doing about it.
With climate change such a looming threat, how do you work environmentalism into your daily life?
What should society look like, if not this?
People with disabilities have finally become more visible and less stigmatized in our society. What else has to happen in order for the marginalization to be erased completely?
What is happening in the world today, that you see progressing in ten, twenty years that will affect your kids lives… that 1) you are fighting to change because it could be horrific; and what is happening that you see in 10/20 years affecting them that will be 2) terrific? What are you committed to doing that fights one, and creates momentum for the other?
Talk to us about the stigma (real or perceived) when dealing with mental health issues. How has a mental health experience or diagnosis changed your life? Good, bad or ugly.
What would be the most helpful next form of progress for people in the LGBT, Trans and those at all ends of the gender and sexuality spectrum?
Prison reform–Where should we be/Where will be in the next 20-30 years?
White men’s guns: The face of domestic terrorism in the USA
In what context did you first hear the phrase, “Be a Man?”
Here is how I have seen the glass ceiling work on my female work mates—and my feelings about my own privilege
Why I freaked out when they thought I was gay—and what I learned.
How has the portrayal of masculinity in the media changed in your lifetime?
What are some positive changes in Education that you are seeing?
Man up and act like a woman—How escaping traditional masculinity is the bravest thing a man can do.
How can we save the oceans from the growing and harmful effects of plastic pollution?
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It’s perfect time to make some plans for the future and it’s time to be happy.
I’ve read this post and if I could I desire to suggest you some interesting
things or suggestions. Perhaps you could write
next articles referring to this article. I wish to read even more things about it!
I posted an in-depth response, but it was censored, so the conversation is done for me, but I’ll leave you with one question: What is profiling an entire subset of people as terrorists to be called?
I posted a response on the other two points you made. I don’t think it’s objectionable enough to stay in moderation unless GMP is censoring on ideas now, but you never know and things sometimes get missed and there is no ill intent. Anyway, I didn’t post on the guns. I’m not a fan of the proliferation of guns, but I am a second amendment supporter and for a reason few people will cite, but it’s one all people should be concerned about and it’s the erosion of rights. I am very loath to give up a right because they’re… Read more »
“Man up and act like a woman—How escaping traditional masculinity is the bravest thing a man can do.”
“Here is how I have seen the glass ceiling work on my female work mates—and my feelings about my own privilege ”
“White men’s guns: The face of domestic terrorism in the USA ”
Drop those three sexist and racist bits of nonsense and it’s a pretty good list…or we can just sit around talking about how men suck if that makes everyone feel better?
I don’t think these three prompts are a call to talk about “how men suck”. Rather, they’re inviting us to create dialogue in which we brainstorm ways to become better versions of ourselves through the lifting up of those around us, including women. If we interpret the prompts as “men-hating”, we’re missing that opportunity.
Jack Baker. Nailed it.
“in which we brainstorm ways to become better versions of ourselves through the lifting up of those around us, including women.” I’m not sure that’s what it does , regardless of intention. ““Man up and act like a woman—How escaping traditional masculinity is the bravest thing a man can do.”” The bravest thing a man can do is be true to himself whether that’s acting like a woman or a traditionally masculine man. We may be better off with a bigger gender box, but we’d be even better off without one. “Here is how I have seen the glass ceiling… Read more »