A Slap in the Face

Restricting people from discussing significant events is a form of exclusion.

Earlier this week, I posted on Instagram:

Assault is not an expression of love. It’s a symptom of what psychologists call precarious manhood.

In cultures of honor, men rationalize aggression as a means of maintaining respect, and perpetuate cycles of violence.

The best way to protect others is to break the cycle.

I expected some strong reactions, and I got them.

Yes, I wrote this in response to what happened at the Oscars. No, I wasn’t judging Will Smith. I’m a fan of his– I quoted him in Think Again and feature his sage advice in a class I teach. I was critiquing a cultural narrative that surfaced in his acceptance speech when he talked about “protecting” his family and said, “Love makes you do crazy things.”

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