Which Came First – Toxic Masculinity or Racism?

The attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6 was a pivotal moment in U.S. history unlikely to be forgotten anytime soon. And while some in our government call for “healing” and “unity”, others are focused on cleaning out the wound first. Which bears the question – which do you grapple first, toxic masculinity or racism?

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Fred’s not the only one that thinks it’s more about racism than toxic masculinity, as Vox explores the ever present role women have played in upholding White supremacy

The women’s suffrage movement started with inklings of a progressive fight with BIPOC’s, but then White women decided it was more advantageous to focus on their rights now, the others later

Black women were written out of the suffrage movement

If you’re a high school teacher looking for a foundation for which to build a lesson plan around this topic, this may be of help

Not a reader? No problem. PBS and American Experience have an amazing documentary on this topic. Watch it.