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?
The social structure that favours men in almost every aspect of life.
How has patriarchy hurt you?
I have been indoctrinated to adhere to my imposed gender role, to the extent where I gave up hobbies or other things I enjoyed as it wasn’t “manly enough”.
How have you hurt people in a way influenced by patriachy?
I am certain I have been given opportunities that women have not.
How would you define masculinity?
2 defenitions might apply, Biological, and sociological. Biological masculinity is quite simply, having testicles a penis, and production testosterone as the main sex hormone. Sociological masculinity is the perception of adhering to a strict set of gender guidelines that generally promotes aggressive or competitive behaviors.
Does misandry exist?
Yes
But not nearly as prominent as chauvinism
Have you experienced gender and/or sex related prejudice?
Only in a way that has advantaged me
What best describes you?
A feminist
Gender equality for both genders is still feminism.