#95 When There’s No Man Box Release Valve

Please note: This episode deals with gun violence.

In this episode, Sam and I explore the connection between the man box and gun violence and mass shootings. We hope this sparks some conversation about this difficult topic and, more importantly, that it encourages you to reach out to those in your life to check in with them.

Let us know your thoughts on this conversation by email to unravelingpink@gmail.com or message us on Twitter @unravelingpink.

Resources in this episode:

Intro audio clip

Mark Follman, “Armed and Misogynist: How Toxic Masculinity Fuels Mass Shootings”

Steve Hewitt, “El Paso: we need to examine the role masculinity plays in mass shootings”

Marina Fang, “California Gov. Gavin Newsom Says Gender Needs To Be Part Of Gun Violence Conversation“

#94 If You’re “Qualified,” You Make The List

Sam and I kick off the Fall 2019 season exploring what happened with the Forbe’s America’s 100 Most Innovative Leaders list, whether it truly reflects merit or, instead, historical privilege, and whether the “man box” had a role.

In this season, we’ll continue exploring how we all contribute to and are affected by the man box, and where it shows up in current events.

Let us know what you think!

Resources in this episode:

Intro audio from MSNBC
Abdu’l-Baha quote: “The world of humanity is possessed of two wings: the male and the female. So long as these two wings are not equivalent in strength, the bird will not fly.”
America’s Most Innovative Leaders List
Forbe’s Editor’s Reflection
Privilege walk

Recent books written by former Unraveling Pink guests:

Better Allies: Everyday Actions to Create Inclusive, Engaging Workplaces, by Karen Catlin
How to Be an Inclusive Leader: Your Role in Creating Cultures of Belonging Where Everyone Can Thrive, by Jennifer Brown
Piloting Your Life: Take the Controls and Be the Pilot in Your Own Life, by Terri Mead
Elephants Before Unicorns: Emotionally Intelligent HR Strategies to Save Your Company, by Caroline Stokes

#93 Nothing Is Impossible

In this final episode of the “man box” season, Sam and I reflect on the season – what it’s been like to sit across from someone of another gender and talk about gender issues – and we issue a challenge to all of you to do the same. We offer some suggestions based on our experience – our successes and failures – and close with Sam’s thoughts on what he’s learned from this experience. Enjoy!

Unraveling Pink will return in the Fall.

#91 The Man Box: Not Just For Men

In this episode, we explore whether the man box comes into play when women are attacked for scientific accomplishments. Sam joins the podcast again and we discover common threads among the topics we’ve tackled this season. We end with a challenge that everyone can take on.

Resources in this episode:

Katie Bouman talk at Stanford
Jason Duaine Hahn, People.com, “Male Scientist Claps Back at Trolls Who Tried to Discredit Female Colleague’s Role in Black Hole Photo.”
Cara Curtis, Science, “The Internet Idiots Are Already Trying to Discredit Katie Bouman’s Historic Accomplishments.”
Rosalind C. Barnett and Caryl Rivers, Recode, “We’ve studied gender and STEM for 25 years. The science doesn’t support the Google memo.”
Better Allies email
NY Times email – In Her Words
Fortune’s email The Broadsheet

#90 Life is About Connecting

Well, that was awkward… How often does an interaction with someone trigger that response? In this episode, Sam and I explore the concept of personal boundaries, with Joe Biden as a convenient jumping off point. We come at it from different perspectives and end up with different approaches, which shows just how unique and individual this question is for everyone. How do you approach the personal boundaries of those around you?

Resources in this episode:

Joe Biden video
Simon Worrall, 1/20/18, “You Need Your Personal Space—Here’s the Science Why
Your brain uses it to protect you.”
Sara G. Miller, LiveScience, 10/13/16, “Debate 2016: What Goes on in Your Brain When People Invade Your Personal Space? We lack control over our reactions when somebody gets too close.”