[EDEQUITY]Advocating for people's right to be human & humane

From: Marty Henry (Mhenry@mcrel.org)
Date: Tue Oct 09 2001 - 14:58:05 EDT


Powerful and highly relevant questions, Craig. I see in my own son-in-law
some of the qualities you advocate for men, but also a need to revert to
the "manly" qualities with his sons. I believe men have the sensitivity
within them...as is obvious by the events of the last month. It is we
(society?) who must change our attitudes toward the expression of these
sensitivities? Changing society takes even longer than changing school
systems. Where do we start? Within ourselves? Pointing out biases when they
occur? Advocating for anti-harassment policies and laws? Sounds a lot like
the women's movement. Maybe the answer is advocating for people's rights to
be human and humane.

Marty Henry
<Mhenry@mcrel.org>

Craig.Flood wrote:
In the wake of our recent tragedy, I have found myself reflecting on the
cultures mixed messages about "manhood." I have been particularly struck by
a frequently used phrase in media commentary about men in the hours and
days following the attacks. Repeatedly, from the poignant images of tearful
hugging rescue workers in NYC to news anchor Dan Rather openly crying on
David Letterman show to the President and members of Congress, men
were characterized as "showing their humanity."Though this might be an acc-
urate description, this attribute also reflects an underlying message about
the acceptable context for mens emotional expression....................
Craig Flood
CFlood Associates
P.O. Box 2174
Ballston Spa, NY 12020
Email: cflood@aol.com

"Caring schools are safe schools."



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