John Adkison on Fatherhood, Activism, and Genital Autonomy (#002)

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In this episode, John Adkinson shares his journey from learning about the issue of circumcision to becoming an activist against it. We also discuss the challenges of being a parent and an activist, the impact of this issue on men, and the biggest challenges facing activists.

Topics Discussed in This Episode

• [00:40] How John became interested in the issue of circumcision and his desire to be an activist.
• [1:44] The information that made John rethink his stand on circumcision.
• [2:20] Reasons why circumcision is practiced 
• [3:13] How people go from discovering an issue and taking action against it 
• [6:42] Gaps in circumcision activism and how John found out
• [8:39] Why and how John decided to create a connection between different organizations 
• [9:13]  John's work to support organizations 
• [10:26] John’s website and its role
• [11:35] The desire to practice activism
• [15:50] Opportunity to bring more people in
• [16:30] Managing activism and parenting 
• [18:59] Psychological effect of a world that glorifies circumcision on intact kids
• [20:46] The intent of activism
• [22:26] The effect of cultural stress
• [24:30] Focus of the activism 
• [27:10] Most common ways that the issue of circumcision impacts men 
• [32:00] The most significant need for men facing these issues and how they can be helped overcome them
• [35:00] The most crucial issue touching on circumcision 
• [35:50] The biggest challenge facing circumcision and general cutting 
• [36:43] Growing and facing the challenges to overcome them
• [37:20] The biggest opportunity to further address the issue around circumcision
• [39:10] Actions to be taken on the issue 
• [40:00] Opportunity of connection that arises around issues of circumcision such as pain
• [44:24] Parenting advice
• [50:00] Identifying the difference between conflict and harassment or abuse

Resources:

• https://genitalautonomysociety.org/
• John Adkinson On YouTube
• John Adkinson On Twitter
• John Adkinson On Facebook 
• Conflict is Not Abuse by Sarah Schulman

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