3 Things Men Can Do to Promote Gender Equity | Jimmie Briggs | TED

"It is time for a gender reckoning, beginning with men authentically confronting our internal selves and each other," says essayist and intersectional justice advocate Jimmie Briggs. In this call to action for gender equity, he unpacks how traditional notions of masculinity harm society and offers three ways men can help promote personal safety, dignity and empowerment for all.

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[outlaster]

The fact that you used black lives matter and claimed that a movement aimed at stopping racism in general as a point to say it only focuses on male issues doesn't make your point sound better

[ryans.]

The toxicity in us? I don’t try to force my
Opinion or views on people nor do I get offended if someone doesn’t agree with me.

Also as a man we are always responsible. It may not be our fault. Or our problem. But it is always our responsibility.

[lalaalal]

"men who commit acts of violence against women should be held accountable by formal means of justice"

Apparently this guy is not aware that there's a justice system.

[rigu]

A dude who founded something called the “Man Up” campaign is exactly the person you shouldn’t be listening to when it comes to gender.

[lalaalal]

Name 3 things women can do for gender equality? Or transgenders? Or non-binary? Or the transfluid? The list is endless, stop targeting your toxic activism at one group.

[georgedouglas]

PLEASE GUYS I NEED HELP I HAVE INCURRED SO MUCH LOSSES TRADING ON MY OWN...I TRADE WELL ON DEMO BUT I THINK THE REAL MARKET IS MANIPULATED... CAN ANYONE HELP ME OUT OR AT LEAST TELL ME WHAT I'M DOING WRONG ?

[lalaalal]

FYI, while men do commit majority of the violent crimes, they're also the majority victims of those crimes. Cherry picking specific violence that only affect women is just virtue signaling at this point.

[kieronward]

Opening line "The world can be a toxic place"; YouTube comments then prove point.

[LethiuxX]

This falls into the same bucket of everything labelled "Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself".
It doesn't matter if you're religious or not, one of the rules of the game is "Don't be a jerk to the other players".

Just because we're all human doesn't mean we're the same.
Men are better suited for physical work, women can get pregnant and may have to breastfeed.
Ethnicities have different language and cultural boundaries and practices.
Nationalities much the same with maybe laws being applicable too.


The problem is that when people aren't the same, they view that difference as being less human, or more alien.
Our institutions are generally bad at maintaining the concept of respect, and I think there are many disorders that make respect impossible to learn.
Many leaders of the business world (where we spend most of our lives) are some of the worst people around, and we strive to model success in business in order to provide better lives for our children.
Education is always the answer to every problem facing society.

[ThePawcios]

What about promoting equality not equity? Focus more on skills than identities

[guilebarreto]

My ex was a feminist. But she refused to change the tire and to fix the roof saying that was a man's job. Lol

[KimchiKakashi]

A wise man once said "I yearn for true gender equality. I have no patience for..."

[vojtatomasek]

Hi, english is not my first language so please take this to consideration. I tried to find the word EQUITY, after I realised it doesn't mean the same thing as EQUALITY, which is also way easier for me to grasp - all people are treated equal. I found this article that explains EQUITY as "Giving all people shoes that fit them" as opposed to EQUALITY "giving everyone just shoes". I still can't seem to grasp it as the example feels weird (not important). Can someone give me an idea what EQUITY would look like in a case of something important? Like a job interview or a school acceptance?

[moolis]

We are continually indoctrinated by radical feminism that masculinity is bad. Without masculinity, men are not men - we become subservient doormats. If masculinity is toxic, what is good masculinity? The answer is there is just one. Masculinity is a innate driving force within men to accomplish and provision for our families and communities. We have been confused masculinity is associated to bad men doing bad deeds. We forget masculinity is also what saves us from other men. From saving people out of burning buildings. To save drowning dogs from a sweeping flood. Building new homes for new families. There is no such thing as toxic masculinity, there is just masculinity. To take away masculinity means to take away men from society.

[VictoriaGrace]

These comments are pretty intense. I think feminist thought has been lost in the verbiage of the chronically online for a while, and it’s a damn shame. The idea of “men - do better” can be really hard to respond to with an open mind when you feel blamed for a lot of problems that you don’t see a direct connection to, I guess. I honestly understand it. Here’s the thing…

Men deserve equity when it comes to mental health advocacy, being taught how to communicate their emotions and in not being maligned by doing so, in their rights as an equally loving parent to their children, in their rights to their own physical autonomy against all types of abuse, and more visibility for the sexual abuse of men because it does happen.

I think it might be an easier conversation to have if it were more clearly stated that the social ideals that cause this damage are the same ones that harm women. Standing up against “toxic masculinity” is also standing up for men. Are women harmed disproportionately in comparison? Yeah, but that doesn’t change the impact of any of these negatives on the individual. A man suffers just as much from an abuse he can’t speak up against for sake of his manhood as a woman does from an abuse she can’t speak up against without being forcibly silenced. It’s just a power differential.

Everyone is harmed by a social order that doesn’t afford respect to the equal humanity of every person. Full stop. When a man stands up against misogyny he’s not self-hating but demonstrating morality, empathy for women, and promoting a BETTER LIFE FOR HIMSELF AS WELL.The level of conflict over this idea is unbelievably stupid.

[kevinrushing]

I think it’s a disservice to men to talk about inherent male toxicity and I think it’s a disservice to both men and women to imply that women and men are the same. We are not the same.

[skixd]

Three things men can do to promote gender equity.
#1 Do not compete against women in sports.

[wpyx]

What were the three points? I missed it.

[funkydanieluk]

Why is it my job to help other people? Are they helping me?
I dont wish harm on anyone else, and I wouldn't cause them problems, but it isn't my job to make their lives better, especially when they wouldn't do the same for me.
He keeps telling me how bad men are. Speak for yourself, buddy!

[squillen]

I'm not sure I agree with this person on much of anything and it really seems like they have an entirely different view of the world than I do. I think there's a good chance a lot of what they say is motivated by bitterness, insecurity, and hate, but at the end of the day, I'm glad TED is hosting them and allowing them a platform. This is a damn cool space on the internet, from which I've received some pretty life-changing advice on occasion.
Edit, just heard this: "It's damn annoying when someone you don't like says something you don't like. That is the sign of a healthy, functioning free-speech situation" - Elon Musk, during an interview literally on this channel. Keep it up TED.