When Colin Stokes’ 3-year-old son caught a glimpse of Star Wars, he was instantly obsessed.
But what messages did he absorb from the sci-fi classic? Stokes asks for more movies that send positive messages to boys:
that cooperation is heroic, and respecting women is as manly as defeating the villain. (Filmed at TEDxBeaconStreet.)
The director of communications for the non-profit Citizen Schools, Colin Stokes thinks deeply
about the media he shares with his two young children. http://www.citizenschools.org/
Jackson Katz: Violence against women—it's a Men's issue
Domestic violence is often called a "women’s issue.” But in this
bold, blunt talk, Jackson Katz says it's truly a men’s issue too. A clarion call for us all -- women and men --
to call out unacceptable behavior and be leaders of change.
Joe Ehrmann has
been an educator, author, activist, pastor and coach for more than 25 years. Joe was an All-American football player at Syracuse
University, lettered in lacrosse and was selected to the Syracuse All-Century Football Team. Joe went on to play professional
football for 13 years. He was named the Colts "Man of the Year" and was the NFL’s first Ed Block Courage
Award winner. Parade Magazine featured him on its cover, naming him "The Most Important Coach in America" because
of his work to transform the culture of sports. In addition, the Institute for International Sport selected him as one of
the "Most Influential Sport Educators in America."
