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The following schools made Forté’s Men as Allies Online Toolkit possible. Join us in thanking them for their commitment to gender equity.

MEN AS ALLIES INITIATIVE SPONSORS

Schools Sharing Insights

Columbia Business School, Manbassadors
Duke (Fuqua), Male Ambassador Program
Harvard Business School, Manbassadors
Nothwestern (Kellogg), Male Liaisons
NYU (Stern)
UCLA (Anderson), Manbassador Initiative
University of Chicago (Booth)
University of Michigan (Ross), MBW Allies
University of Pennsylvania (Wharton), 22’s
Stanford Business School, WIMen

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We invite you to become a male ally by joining the gender conversation on—and beyond—your campus.

In this section, we’ve highlighted active online communities that offer a front row seat to the gender conversation where you can read, watch, listen, and share your voice. And, we’ve provided a series of short, provocative videos to provide a springboard for discussion and to help you make gender conversations with those in your own network more common and natural.

ONLINE COMMUNITIES

Community	Get Involved
HeforShe Campaign Emma Watson’s speech at the United Nations kicked off the HesforShe Campaign that encourages men to partner with women in supporting gender equity. Leading companies and firms like JPMorganChase and PwC are getting involved in the campaign. If you don’t see your employer on the list, suggest they consider joining.	Watch Video>> Visit Website>>
MARC (Men Advocating Real Change) MARC is an online community for men committed to achieving gender equity in the workplace. It’s an initiative of Catalyst, the leading nonprofit organization expanding opportunities for women and business.	Visit Website>>
The Good Men Project This online magazine wrestles with the question: What does it mean to be a good man today? It explores gender roles, professional and personal challenges, as well as a wide array of topics related to men and masculinity. Recommended Reads: 7 Ways to Build Better Men I’m an Advocate, Not an Ally What Being a Parent Has Taught Me Men Feel the Pull Between Work and Family Life, Too	Visit Website>>

Community

Get Involved

HeforShe Campaign
Emma Watson’s speech at the United Nations kicked off the HesforShe Campaign that encourages men to partner with women in supporting gender equity. Leading companies and firms like JPMorganChase and PwC are getting involved in the campaign. If you don’t see your employer on the list, suggest they consider joining.

Watch Video>>

Visit Website>>

MARC (Men Advocating Real Change)
MARC is an online community for men committed to achieving gender equity in the workplace. It’s an initiative of Catalyst, the leading nonprofit organization expanding opportunities for women and business.

Visit Website>>

The Good Men Project
This online magazine wrestles with the question: What does it mean to be a good man today? It explores gender roles, professional and personal challenges, as well as a wide array of topics related to men and masculinity.

Recommended Reads:

Visit Website>>

DISCUSSION STARTERS

The following videos challenge us to consider the limitations and opportunities of gender.

Discussion starter and questions	Explore
The Mask You Live In Trailer The Representation Project How would you describe the mask that men live in? How much has the mask influenced your life? To what extent do you think the mask perpetuates gender inequality?	Watch Video>>
#LikeAGirl Always Why does doing something ‘like a girl’ have negative connotations? How does this image affect how girls see themselves? How boys see themselves? How would emphasizing women's strength affect gender inequality?	Watch Video>>
Privileged Equilibriums (status quos) Angry White Men Do women and men express ambition differently? If so, how? To what extent do you see 'angry white men' who feel disenfranchised by the increasing diversity all around them? Why is it so challenging for white men to see gender (and racial) privilege? To accept it? What are some ways that gender equality is good for white men?	Watch Video>>
Care Makes a Man Stronger Dove What is our usual definition of strength for men? For women? How are changing definitions of strength related to gender inequality? Do you see changing definitions of strength for men as positive or negative? In either case, why?	Watch Video>>
Fueling Women’s Ambitions from the Outset What kind of messages did you get about ambition from your parents? Were there different messages from your mother and your father? What reactions have you received about your ambitions? Do you think someone of a different gender would receive similar reactions? What does ambition look like? How is it manifested?	Watch Video>>