{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"African Men Speak","title":"Episode 2 - Theoretical Foundations: How We Think About Masculinity","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":1007,"description":"In this episode of exploring African masculinity, we ask a fundamental question: how do we think about it? \nThis episode introduces key ideas and frameworks that shape how masculinity is understood — from hegemonic masculinity to plural masculinities — and why these tools matter when navigating conversations about identity, culture, and change. \nRather than offering answers, this episode focuses on building a way of thinking — one that helps us question assumptions, recognise patterns, and better understand the forces shaping masculinity across African contexts. \nKey themes: \nWhat masculinity is (and isn’t)\nWhy theory matters\nThe influence of culture, history, and power\nHow ideas about masculinity are shaped and circulated \nAs we move through the season, two questions will guide the conversation: \nWhat do we lose when we forget our own histories of masculinity?\nWhat would change look like if it was built from African ways of being men? \n📚 References & Further Reading:\nConnell, R.W. & Messerschmidt, J.W. (2005) – Hegemonic Masculinity (Gender & Society)\nOyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí – The Invention of Women\nIfi Amadiume – Male Daughters, Female Husbands\nAfrican Men Speak is a long-form podcast exploring African masculinities through lived experience, history, and critical reflection. \nSubscribe for more conversations. #AfricanMasculinity #Masculinity #AfricanPodcast #GenderStudies","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/PeMH7jbl1tx3Xg0T3HoSzQ0BZeC8KwjjNrCjPMwaXj0/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS8yYzhh/ZmNhNzQwZWI3Yjc5/M2JkOWJkMGIzMzBj/OGU1Yi5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}