Name: A call to men
Uploaded: 2010-12-09T22:25:00Z
Duration: 10 min 56 s
Description: At TEDWomen, Tony Porter makes a call to men everywhere: Don't "act like a man." Telling powerful stories from his own life, he shows how this mentality, drummed into so many men and boys, can lead men to disrespect, mistreat and abuse women and each other. His solution: Break free of the "man box."

At TEDWomen, Tony Porter makes a call to men everywhere: Don't "act like a man." Telling powerful stories from his own life, he shows how this mentality, drummed into so many men and boys, can lead men to disrespect, mistreat and abuse women and each other. His solution: Break free of the "man box."

Tony Porter: A call to men

A call to men

Redefining manhood: Liberating men from the 'man box' can prevent violence against women, promoting equality and respect.

A 12-year-old's dread of being deemed 'less than a man' reveals deep societal flaws in gender perceptions and their impact.

Envisioning a world where men and women are truly equal, liberating both from restrictive gender roles for a balanced society.