Edward M. Stephens, MD,
Founder and Chair of the Foundation for Male Studies
Change, particularly the kind that challenges long-standing norms and redefines societal expectations, is a slow and deliberate process. It doesn’t unfold overnight. For years, people question the status quo, engage in deep reflection, and imagine a reality beyond what was once unquestionable. This gradual evolution is true of all revolutions—whether they are social, political, or cultural. First, there is introspection; then, a determined few begin to confront the deeper issues that demand attention.
Feminism, in all its forms—whether the fight for voting rights, the publication of The Second Sex, or the waves of progress from VAWA to #MeToo—has been a monumental shift in our societal landscape...
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The creation of the first multi-disciplinary Program in Male Studies at a major U.S.research university will mark a fundamental shift in the academic landscape.
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