You’re not the problem. Patriarchy is.

Have you noticed that sometimes being a man is talked about like it’s a bad thing? Does it ever feel like masculinity is something to be ashamed of? Well, you’re not making that up. We hear it too. We want you to know that you should not feel one ounce of shame that you are a boy. But you do need to know that you were born into a patriarchal world. In this video, we talk about what that means and how that affects you in ways you may not even realize.

We made a video about patriarchal masculinity:    • Men are suffering. What’s the solution?  

How did patriarchy begin? We made a video about that. — check it out:    • Where Did Patriarchy Come From?  

Check out writer Celeste Davis' Substack 'Matriarchal Blessing'! https://celestemdavis.substack.com/

About:
Amy McPhie Allebest is a scholar, historian, writer, and independent podcast host. Allebest began the Breaking Down Patriarchy project during her master’s degree at Stanford University in 2020. Her studies there served as the catalyst for the project and podcast. In addition to the project, Allebest is best known for her viral 2016 Medium article titled “Dear Mormon Man, Tell Me What You Would Do.”

The Breaking Down Patriarchy project uses essential historical texts to better understand the origins of patriarchy and to deconstruct its unjust effects on our minds, relationships, and communities. The project envisions a world in which all human beings are able to flourish and reach their unique potential. We strive to include as many voices as possible, and our work is intersectional and inclusive. We are also firmly committed to the well-being of boys and men, and we enthusiastically and gratefully enlist the help of our non-female allies in creating an egalitarian world where everyone can thrive.

Where To Find Us -
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Starring Amy McPhie Allebest
Written by Amy McPhie Allebest and Celeste Davis
Videographer and Editor: Ralph Blair