TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION

Introduction

2. MASCULINITY: THE MALE GENDER

Clearing basic concepts Social masculinity vs. natural masculinity  Male gender roles - What are some of the important male gender roles? - Are these gender roles natural? - Do these roles harm men? - The race for social manhood Male sexual roles - What are the male sexual roles? - The harm of sexual roles - Breaking men from men How are these roles enforced on men? - Role of the media - Peer pressure - How to tackle peer pressure Mechanisms of male oppression - Rewards offered by society - Punishments given by society - Shaming men: A major instrument of oppression - Other traditional mechanisms of men's oppression: - Proving one's masculinity - The concept of honour - Enforcing silence on male issues - Self-control - The modern mechanism of men's oppression - Heterosexualisation of society The myth of sex power Invisible power of women

3. UNTERSTANDING TRUE MASCULINITY

What is masculine behaviour and what is feminine behaviour? - Sexual interest in women - Sexual interest in men Masculinity check What is true masculinity? - Who is a real namard?

4. MEN AND FEMININITY

Embracing femininity The two-spirited people Respecting women's rights An important article of about the 'third gender'

5.  RECLAIMING AND CELEBRATING NATURAL MASCULINITY

Reclaiming Masculinity the concept Reclaiming Masculinity steps Reclaiming one's emotions Accepting and sharing one's weaknesses and vulnerabilities Creating a safe environment Developing inner strength Conquering one's ego Giving up fake power Bonding with other boys/men Healing inner pain and hurt Developing one's positive masculine qualities Developing one's physical masculinity Bonding with nature Changing the rules, changing society