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Chris Hemmings: Positive messages to boys in school.

Chris Hemmings, from M-PATH is the first speaker in our inquiry into what makes positive (and negative) messages to boys in school. Here’s a concise summary of Chris Hemmings’ talk, broken into 10 key bullet points with timestamps: (00:04–01:09) Initially, Chris's early work on gender messaging received praise from girls and female teachers, but failed to engage boys and male teachers—leading him to reframe his approach after training as a psychotherapist. (01:38–02:24) Boys feel ignored and less important in societal conversations. His organization, M-PATH, meets boys “where they are,” emphasizing their struggles and feelings of exclusion. (02:24–03:01) M-PATH reframes discussions by acknowledging violence against men and boys (as both victims and perpetrators) to engage them more effectively, without diminishing the importance of violence against women. (03:01–04:24) Avoids terms like “patriarchy” or “feminism” when engaging boys, as these often lead to disengagement. Language is chosen carefully to foster empathy and avoid shame or blame. (04:47–05:44) Rejects labels like “toxic masculinity,” instead focusing on how rigid gender expectations drive negative behavior. Encourages exploration of masculinity without shame. (06:07–07:05) Discusses the cultural vacuum in modern masculinity—old ideals have been removed without being replaced, allowing harmful online influencers to fill the gap. (07:33–09:27) Instead of punishment, M-PATH teaches boys empathy by helping them understand the impact of their behavior. Boys are not blamed but are guided to take responsibility through understanding, not shame. (09:55–11:53) Uses tools like shared classroom sessions and anonymous sharing to foster empathy among boys, girls, and nonbinary students, helping them reflect on societal expectations. (12:13–14:35) Highlights how many boys lack positive male role models and feel disconnected from society. Criticizes how culture discourages emotionally available masculinity (e.g., Marcus Rashford’s experience). (15:00–16:44) Acknowledges the need for patience: societal change around masculinity will take decades. M-PATH also engages with parents and collaborates with other organizations for broader impact.