Confronting Exploitation Globally and at Home with Nicolas Kristof

The Masculine Wilderness Podcast

In this episode, Nicholas Kristof discusses his journalism career and commitment to ending violence against women and girls. He shares stories of vulnerability and exploitation, highlighting the gender inequities and discrimination that exist worldwide. Kristof emphasizes the importance of education and role models in shaping the kind of men and boys we want to raise. He also discusses his article about Pornhub which resulted in exposing the exploitation of children on the platform. Despite the challenges, Kristof remains hopeful, citing the progress that has been made and the resilience and courage he has witnessed in survivors.

Takeaways:

• Gender inequities and discrimination exist worldwide, leading to vulnerability and exploitation, particularly for women and girls.
• Education and access to opportunities are crucial in addressing these issues and shaping the kind of men and boys we want to raise.
• Progress has been made in combating exploitation, but there is still work to be done.
• Exposing and holding platforms like Pornhub accountable for facilitating the exploitation of children is essential.
• Despite the challenges, there is hope in the resilience and courage of survivors and the potential for positive change.

Quotes:

"Being born female is just an inherent vulnerability."

"There should not be videos of 14-year-old girls posted on Pornhub so that a major internet company can monetize sexual assaults of underage girls."

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction and Background of Nicholas Kristof

04:14 From Vulnerability to Exploitation: Examples of Gender Inequities

16:15 Desired Outcomes: Shaping the Next Generation of Men

38:15 Exposing Pornhub: Consequences and the Call for Accountability

45:04 Progress and Hope: Resilience in the Face of Adversity

Links:

https://www.nytimes.com/column/nicholas-kristof

www.nytimes.com/kristof

https://time.com/6977053/nicholas-kristof-interview/

https://www.thriftbooks.com/w/chasing-hope-a-reporters-life_nicholas-d-kristof/39648808/?resultid=9e3d972b-d13f-4125-9324-af1ffcbad60d#edition=67965555&idiq=64928316

www.epikproject.org