Let’s Talk MASKulinity, Bruh

MASKulinity Podcast

We’re joined by Jeremy Herte, Chicagoan host of the seminal Black masculinity podcast, Let’s Talk Bruh.

• We’re always talking about patriarchy, but what is it exactly? And is it really the way it’s always been? Samantha shares the differences between matriarchy and patriarchy and highlights key differences beyond which gender is at the helm.
• We reflect on just a few societies that have maintained or developed matriarchal structures. Did you know there were hunter-gatherer societies in the present day? These societies are much more egalitarian than we might think..
• Did you attend a Muffins with Mom or Donuts with Dads event as a kid? Some schools hold these parent events which might seem harmless. We talk through the unforeseen impact of this event designed for dads and Remoy evokes the importance of challenging the social behaviors that we think of as natural and default.
• Jeremy shares the inspiration behind Let’s Talk Bruh and the big part that community played in starting the show and its impact on his life and perspective.
• Is there really a gender war? Jeremy gets into it and offers insight.
• Our guest explains how his unlearning of patriarchy required community in different aspects of his life. What’s the hardest part of patriarchy to unlearn? Jeremy’s answer might be different than you expect…

Referenced on this episode:

• What is patriarchy? A little helpful breakdown from CNN
• Hunter-gatherers operated a little differently than what we thought
• Rethinking “Muffins with Moms” and “Donuts with Dads
  • Some names to make it more inclusive
• Let’s Talk Bruh episode discussing gender wars within communities.
• Let’s Talk Bruh podcast archive

COMPANION PIECES:

• Sugar Hill Band? Capitalism and MASKulinity in Hip Hop, with masculinity scholar and accountability strategist, Nalo Zidan
• Home ALONE for the Holidays, with resident men’s counselor, Justin Lioi
• We’re All a Little MASKy, with #SameHere Global founder Eric Kussin
• Black Masculinity, Mental Health and Education, with clinical psychologist, Dr. Obari Cartman
• Some tips on men building community
• On Let’s Talk Bruh