Ep 8 - Undefining Masculinity with Jake Stika

Our Work with Pavan Sidhu

Gender, specifically dispelling the expectations and limitations associated with gender, is work that I am passionate about. This is one of several podcasts where I explore this BIG topic.
The guest for this episode, Jake Stika, is the executive director for an organization called Next Gen men whose purpose is to change the way we see, act, and think about masculinity towards a future where boys & men experience less pain, and cause less harm.
We touch on the following:

• The impact on men of the inherited systems (behaviors and norms of the patriarchy).
• Masculinity is safety?
• Where traditional EDI efforts are working and what can improve?
• The limitations of traditional feminine and masculine roles.
• Care versus compliance focused organizations.

Filmed July 2024
Note: All of the ideas and thoughts shared here are my own and not necessarily shared by any organization I am affiliated with. Please give my guests the same consideration.