{"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? This 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. Rather 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. Key themes: What masculinity is (and isn’t)Why theory mattersThe influence of culture, history, and powerHow ideas about masculinity are shaped and circulated As we move through the season, two questions will guide the conversation: What do we lose when we forget our own histories of masculinity?What would change look like if it was built from African ways of being men? 📚 References & Further Reading:Connell, R.W. & Messerschmidt, J.W. (2005) – Hegemonic Masculinity (Gender & Society)Oyèrónkẹ́ Oyěwùmí – The Invention of WomenIfi Amadiume – Male Daughters, Female HusbandsAfrican Men Speak is a long-form podcast exploring African masculinities through lived experience, history, and critical reflection. Subscribe 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}