MARC Tweet Chat - July 10, 2012

Men Advocating Real Change's first live tweet chat tackled the tough questions and challenges men face on the road towards workplace equality. A big thanks to all who participated in the discussion. Keep the conversation going at onthemarc.org.

  1. Don't miss @ 11 AM EST today our first-ever MARC Tweet Chat feat @levdifference & @AmiFromIndia - Use #MARC to ask questions
  2. Hop on to #MARC if you're keen to be a part of the tweet chat on Men Advocating Real Change
  3. #MARC Tweet chat starting in 3 minutes! Get your questions ready
  4. Welcome to #MARC Tweet Chat on tough questions and challenges men face on the road towards equality w @levdifference & @AmiFromIndia
  5. @MARCmovement @levdifference @AmiFromIndia "challenges men face on the road towards equality..." I am intrigued by your statement. #MARC
  6. Men should care about equality because equity for women also reaps rewards for men. When women suffer, so do men. #MARC
  7. @levdifference I couldn't agree more. But how do you eliminate stereotypes of machoism? #Curious #MARC
  8. @ssvik Stereotypes fade when real info refines them. Some men are macho, some aren't. Men have to get better at being themselves. #MARC
  9. @levdifference Many misrepresent the meaning of macho. Being supportive of women doesn't make a guy less of a man. It shows strength. #MARC
  10. @ssvik absolutely! Support of women shows strength and denigrating them shows weakness. AND macho is more than a negative stereotype #MARC
  11. @StedmanFarrell Focus on and equality for women supports equality for men. it's a win win if done right. #MARC
  12. @AmiFromIndia Hey Ami - Women are closing gender gaps all on their own, why do men need to be involved? #MARC
  13. @MikeOtterman The gaps will exist unless men are included in the process. As they constitute half of the society #ChangingMindsets #MARC
  14. @AmiFromIndia @MikeOtterman Agreed. Men shld be part of the picture. We want their support, but we can't WAIT on them. #GenderEquality #MARC
  15. @MFamMag And one should not wait, though I think its important to walk together. #marc
  16. Would love to hear what has helped some men realize that #Equality is good for EVERYONE, even men. #WinWin? #MARC
  17. Equality affects a mans life, social structure, atmosphere as it does for a women #MARC
  18. #GenderEquality is good for men because leaving women out means less of a competitive edge in business. #WomenThinkDifferently #MARC
  19. Isn't gender equality something women need to accomplish for ourselves? #MARC
  20. Women need to take action, yes, but we can't change the gender norms on our own. #MARC
  21. @lilstrawberrie Men have a stake in gender equality, too. It helps all and promotes just organizations. We all have skin in the game. #MARC
  22. @AmiFromIndia Why do some men seem so angry about policies that try to promote equality? #MARC

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