What Makes A Man

Distorted representations, as perpetrated by culture, education and media can contribute to us not knowing who we truly are. A vast array of false role models, interpretations and ideals around gender identity have ensured that we do not clearly know what it means to be a man, or a woman, in relationships, work or family.

These manufactured pictures and models of what it supposedly means to be a man can be a major cause for conflict. They can contribute to many social and health problems that cannot be resolved without changing our understanding of who we truly are and then with that understanding, develop a way of living.

A man who lovingly understands, knows and cares for himself will be much more sensitive and able to take care of his lifestyle, state of health, how he will be in his marriage, his family, his relationships and in his attitude towards work.

It is crucial for true health and well-being that men and women understand and develop an intimate relationship with what men naturally are beyond the stereotypes and socially learned behaviours.

Women can only benefit from getting to understand men beyond the stereotypical pictures and behaviours and thus learn new ways of relating with and supporting men.

What Makes a Man offers an opportunity to reflect on and develop an understanding of who we naturally are by recognising the imposed pictures of what we are expected to be through social conditioning. With this deeper sensitivity and understanding we can consider changing unloving behaviours and develop more loving, healthy and responsible ways to live our lives.

This course is open to both men and women.

Delivery:

This five lesson course was originally filmed as a live presentation with Q&A throughout. The course is available to enrolled students indefinitely, to complete at your own pace. Simple reflective activities are included with each lesson and it is suggested you keep a self-reflective journal.

Cost

AUD $60