“Loved this! It’s so great to see men taking charge of bringing this to the world!”

“Fantastic! I need more men willing to do more like this. Modeling was great.”

“Extremely relevant, professional and fun!”

 

IMPACT

Evaluation data gathered from those who have experienced Phallacies’ performances and trainings reveal an extremely positive response to our format and our message.

  • Over 94% report an increased knowledge about masculinity.
  • Over 95% report learning at least one way to challenge unhealthy aspects of masculinity.
  • Over 91% report being provided with skills to challenge violence.

Those who participate in Phallacies themselves experience the most profound learning and growth (which is why we want to foster more Phallacies chapters):

  • “Being in Phallacies has raised my awareness in many different aspects of health like STDs, doctor visits, and eating and drinking habits.”
  • “[I am now more likely to practice] safe sex, seeking counseling instead of just keeping my problems to myself.”
  • “I am more likely to call people out on sexist, homophobic, or racist remarks. In general, I feel better equipped to be an ally and also be an advocate for issues I support.”
  • “It has changed my life and the foundation of my belief system for the better. I find myself more aware of the injustices I sometimes overlook in my life.”
  • “I now realize when I am in a situation that is negative and stop myself before I do or say something that could hurt myself or others.”
  • “I take better care of my mental / physical health because Phallacies has helped me love, respect, and appreciate myself.”

 

As a result of their involvement in Phallacies, members have shared:

  • “I call out men on their problematic behavior, I’ve become an empowering male ally to women and LGBTQ folks.”
  • “[I’ve] changed my lifestyle on weekends; changed the language I use; changed some of the people I hang out with; challenged my friends to change their language; challenged myself and my family to think critically about hegemonic masculinity.”
  • “I’ve confronted my friends about the actions they take, and make sure to help women who are being cornered by creeps at parties.”
  • “I have stood up and been an ally to all my friends that it is okay to be different and okay to be gay and you can still be considered a ‘real man.’”
  • “I have held discussions … about how our views of masculinity affected our relationships toward each other, men to men as well as men to women.”

Ultimately, the impact of Phallacies has enormous ripple effects as each person who is supported by Phallacies takes their learnings into their lives and models healthy masculinity for their peers and others in their communities.

 

“So great! Wonderful that you are bringing this to schools.”

“Spectacular, powerful, poignant”

“Wonderful performance. I look forward to bringing Phallacies to my campus community.”

“Absolutely amazing!!”