Breaking the cycle of emotional illiteracy in men

Eldra Jackson: How I unlearned dangerous lessons about masculinity · 11:21 · Video: TED · Watch at the source

In short: Educator Eldra Jackson III explores the dismantling of toxic masculine norms. He shares his personal journey of unlearning dangerous social lessons to foster a healthier, more emotionally literate definition of manhood.

Jackson discusses his work with Inside Circle, an organization that provides group therapy for incarcerated men. The core objective is to identify and eradicate the cycle of groupthink and emotional illiteracy that often defines traditional masculine roles.

Jackson seeks to assist men in recovering and building a fresh perspective on holistic masculinity by transcending these damaging narratives.

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