Mike Nicholson - Progressive Masculinity

Recently, we were joined by Mike Nicholson. After 18 years as a teacher and middle leader, Mike became deeply interested in how boys and young men’s interpretation of masculinity affected their attitudes, behaviours, and mental health. This led to the creation of Progressive Masculinity, dedicated to the exploration of what it can mean to ‘be a man’ and helping boys and young men find the strength to end the ‘performance’ of masculinity which negatively impacts so much of our lives. 

"The talk I attended given by ‘Progressive Masculinity’ was beautiful, in the sense of seeing someone show vulnerability with their own story to reach out to the men (and all others) attending and break down the walls that majorly damage men of all ages and backgrounds and highlight the very harsh realities of what they experience and feel through life. As someone with many male influences and family members that have struggled in life, it was almost relieving to know that people such as Mike Nicholson are finally taking initiative on the dire issues harming men and what we can all do to understand and progress." Student quote