About the show: Dave Pickering takes us on a personal journey through gender as he tries to explain masculinity both to you and to himself. Part true storytelling, part TED talk and part apology, the show looks at how the patriarchy hurts men too; how the patriarchy has hurt him, and how he has hurt people because of patriarchy. Drawing on an anonymous survey of 1000 men, feminist theory, internet memes and his life experience, Dave will explain the conclusions he Read More ...
Introduction to the survey I don’t think this survey is representative of all men. To a certain extent, it’s a survey of feminist-leaning men. The initial respondents came generally from that POV, and as the survey grew, it was mostly shared by feminists. That said, it does represent many other viewpoints. For example, there were a few hundred in a row where it was mostly being filled in by Men’s Rights Activists. But whatever their starting point, the men filling in the survey had Read More ...
Does patriarchy exist?
Yes
How would you define patriarchy?
A system whereby high status men (mostly) seek to maintain the status quo by controlling women & subordinate men, through denial of opportunities, control over mating rights, policing gender roles and so forth
How has patriarchy hurt you?
It has created a gender structure whereby I am seen as less of a man if I express a need for support from others. Consequently I suffer from stress & high blood pressure.
How have you hurt people in a way influenced by patriachy?
I got into a fight on a couple of occasions over perceived insults either to me or by me.
How would you define masculinity?
Pro-active, independent, strong. Conan the Barbarian, Judge Dredd & Tarl Cabot
Does misandry exist?
Yes, but it’s dwarfed into insignificance by misogyny & often quite justifiable because of patriarchal oppression of women.
Have you experienced gender and/or sex related prejudice?
Maybe
What best describes you?
A feminist