An interview with Kenny Mammarella-D'Cruz, the founder of Menspeak.
Abstract
Menspeak is a non-hierarchical, male-centred British men's group. Its underlying philosophy encourages men to explore their passion, their purpose, and their soul (rather than to subscribe to a theoretically informed code of conduct prescribed by experts). The group encourages men "to live beyond" their "histories and explore" their respective identities and their needs. Group members support one another and hold one another accountable in their quest to become the men they want to be.
Keywords: boys, males, masculinity, men, Menspeak
Author Biography
Jerome Teelucksingh is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of History at the University of the West Indies. He revived International Men's Day (19 November) and also initiated the inaugural observance of World Day of the Boy Child (16 May). Dr. Teelucksingh has been promoting IMD since 1999, and it has spread to approximately 90 countries.
Kenny Mammarella-D'Cruz is a best-selling author and the founder of Menspeak men's groups. He has been dubbed "The Man Whisperer" by Newsweek. For the past 20 years, Kenny has created safe spaces for men's voices to be heard, empowering men to open up and talk about their mental and emotional health. Kenny is a regular commentator on men's mental health issues in the media, and also runs training workshops for practitioners and the public on how to facilitate men's groups.
