Your Call: Taking off the mask of masculinity

By Rose Aguilar

Published March 2, 2017 at 6:38 AM PST

How are young men redefining society’s narrow definition of masculinity? American culture often portrays masculinity as aggressive, violent, and misogynistic.

Suicide is the second leading cause of death for boys and men between the ages of 10-34, followed by homicide. The Ever Forward Club tackles these issues through mentoring and workshops providing safe places to look behind the masks we wear on a daily basis.

Guest:

Lorenzo Cooper, mentor and program officer for the Ever Forward Club

Web Resources:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hc45-ptHMxo

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Rose Aguilar

Rose Aguilar has been the host of Your Call since 2006. She became a regular media roundtable guest in 2001. In 2019, the San Francisco Press Club named Your Call the best public affairs program. In 2017, The Nation named it the most valuable local radio show.

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