In this talk, Dr. Scott Hopkins discusses the very real and very serious consequences of toxic masculinity. He also introduces us to the hegemon, and shares ways we can work to combat its potentially destructive power.

Currently Dean of Arts and Letters at Lake-Sumter State College, Dr. Scott Hopkins earned a PhD in Writing from Swinburne University of Technology in 2013, a Master's in Creative Writing also from Swinburne (2005), a Master's in Strategy from the Australian National University (2005), and is also a graduate of the 2008 Command and Staff Course at the Australian Defence College. His dissertation used sociological theory from gender studies and queer theory, called hegemonic masculinities, to examine the forces that shape contemporary men, including identity, brotherhood and military service, relations with women, and the role of violence and power.

This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx