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Making Men
FromHaptic & Hue
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Length:
33 minutes
Released:
Nov 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Sewing, mending, knitting and all the fibre skills are seen as 'Women's Work' in Western cultures. But why is this? We hear from men who were taught to sew and knit in wartime, in prison or in isolation, and we talk to men who freely choose to stitch, knit and spin as a hobby. What are the barriers men face if they take up these skills and what does the world lose if they don't? This episode looks not just at the gender divide of the West but also thinks about the textile traditions of Africa where men are deeply involved in textile production.
Released:
Nov 25, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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