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TED Talk: Why Gender Equality is Good for Everyone–Men Included

Sociologist Michael Kimmel makes the practical case for why men and women should be treated equally in the workplace and at home. Michael uses data and humor to shed light on how to include engage more men in conversations on gender equality and why some men may seem resistant to the idea.

By Michael Kimmel, Author, Sociologist

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