Society & Culture
In my conversation with Chris Pelch, husband, father and full-time graduate student, we learn that he thinks men are often characterized as macho, hard-headed, and stubborn and there is good reason for this portrayal. He sees that many men dig in their heels when it comes to their opinions. But Chris thinks it’s a mistake for men to ignore the perspectives of others. He believes men should not bulldoze their way forward. Chris shares: If we truly want to be a man we need to view women as equals. As men, we must be willing to listen to facts that are contradictory to what we want to believe, accept them, and adjust our perspective accordingly. Men need to be willing to get it right instead of just wanting to be right.