Sacred masculinity: What men can learn from Flight FZ1073
I have been writing for a while about something I call sacred masculinity, and I have been writing about this concept because I think something is missing from the way we talk about boys and men in society today.
TL;DR
- The concept of 'sacred masculinity' focuses on the positive use of men's strengths and instincts, not just on what not to be.
- During an attack on Flydubai Flight FZ1073, passengers intervened to stop the co-pilot from crashing the plane.
- Yaniv Hayoun, a passenger, fought the attacker and controlled the yoke; Captain Smit Machchhar fought back while injured; and Shota Musaev provided medical aid.
- These men demonstrated that capability and competence, regardless of profession, carry obligations and responsibilities when others depend on them.
- The article argues that society should teach boys and men to become capable and dependable, as these abilities are often used in ordinary ways but are crucial in extraordinary circumstances.