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E83: Moving Men Off the Sidelines | Men for Choice’s Aaron Bos-Lun and Dewayne Martin on Reproductive Freedom, Bodily Autonomy, and Youth Organizing - Real Men, Real Conversations
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In today’s episode of Aspire, host Alex Prout is joined by student co-host Amira for a conversation with Aaron Bos-Lun and Dewayne Martin of Men for Choice. They discuss why men must move beyond passive support and become active participants in the fight for reproductive freedom, bodily autonomy, and reproductive justice.
Aaron and Dewayne explain how Men for Choice builds community and leadership through one-on-one conversations, youth organizing, digital advocacy, and its fellowship program. They discuss the importance of meeting people where they are, helping young men understand their stake in reproductive rights, and turning personal values into concrete, time-bound action.
The conversation also explores the influence of the manosphere, social media algorithms, and the lack of positive messages directed at young men. Aaron and Dewayne share why authentic voices are essential to challenging harmful stereotypes, and reflect on sustaining advocacy through purpose, community, humor, grace, and education.
The episode closes with a powerful reminder that change does not always require thousands of people; sometimes it begins with a few people showing up together, having a conversation, and choosing to act.
To learn more about Men for Choice and its Virtual Youth Fellowship Program, please visit https://menforchoice.org/
To join I Have The Right To’s fight to create a world free of sexual violence, please visit https://ihavetherightto.org/take-action/
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