From Violence to Care: Redefining What Makes a Man | Gary Barker

Dr. Gary Barker is the president, CEO, and co-founder of Equimundo Center for Masculinities and Social Justice, a leading global voice in engaging men and boys in advancing gender equality. With a PhD in developmental psychology, he co-founded the International Men and Gender Equality Survey and the global Mencare fatherhood campaign working in over 50 countries.Key Topics Covered:Global masculinity trends: Why young men in many countries are moving backwards on gender equality views while young women advance, and the concerning patterns emerging from the International Men and Gender Equality SurveyViolence vs. Care framework: How men learn patterns of either care or violence early in life, the intergenerational transmission of both, and why caring masculinity benefits men's mental health, longevity, and relationshipsPractical approaches for change: Effective group interventions including emotional literacy exercises, father training programs, and creating safe spaces for men to discuss vulnerability without losing masculine identityBreaking the isolation: Why individual self-improvement fails men and how community, mentorship, and "messy" relationships are essential for healthy masculine developmentResources:Equimundo.org - Research, programs, and resources on masculinities and social justiceMencare Campaign - Global fatherhood initiative promoting men as caregiversInternational Men and Gender Equality Survey reports and findings