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Freedom ( Are MASKs a part of MASK-ulinity?)
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The Twelfth episode of the S.M.I.L.E-ing Boys Podcast that explores 1 of the 8 Pillars of Happiness - Freedom, as it pertains to Black boys navigating through the society with 'Masks' is here. In this episode, I explore the concept of 'Masks' worn by black boys in the society and how this could lead to the psychological theory of 'The Fragmented Self' as a whole,
The host, Kay Rufai ( https://www.instagram.com/universoulartist/ ) explores using his happiness research from the top 5 happiest countries ( You can download the report here; https://mailchi.mp/faddab9bb9a1/pdf-delivery ), historical and contemporary data, anecdotes and live accounts from the boys through an exercise created by Ashanti Branch exploring the concept of Masks.
This episode features audio from young black boys who have participated in the S.M.I.L.E-ing. Boys Project in the last 18 months exploring their thoughts on the masks they wear - the outward facing side nd the side they don't show, leading to interesting revelations as a result.
Read the Guardian opinion piece about Kay Rufai and his work on challenging stereotypes of Black boys in the society (https://www.theguardian.com/global/2020/mar/18/photographs-black-teenage-boys-prejudice-stereotypes )
Check out the Guardian Photo Gallery of the S.M.I.L.E-ing Boys Project
Ashanti Branch - The Mask you live in - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-jaVm7fQ4m4
The Fragmented Self - http://wgst.athabascau.ca/awards/broberts/forms/Jules.pdf
Checkout the Artist - Kay Rufai's website - www.universoulartist.com
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