MEDIA PORTRAYALS:
- Media reporting and commentary about men: 69% unfavorable, 12% favorable, and 19% neutral or balanced.
- Research summary: Media and Male Identity: The Making and Remaking of Men
- Social media: Male Positive Media
- Editorials:
- Henry Makow: Food Giant Fosters Lesbian Chic
- Anthony Brock: Media Representation of Black Males in Education is Lacking
- Press releases:
- Video:
Strategies and Solutions:
- Courageously speak out when media accounts bias or misrepresent the truth.
- Email reporter directly and politely.
- Send a Letter to the Editor with a factual response to an article.
- Post calm, factual rebuttals on social media.
- Educate the public about the positive impact of males in society.
- Illustrate the impact on family structure, highlighting statistics on children’s achievement.
- Promote personal stories of fathers, coaches, and other men who are creating positive environments.
- Hold discussion panels that highlight the importance of positive male impact.
- Welcome different points of view.
- Invite real people to share their personal stories.