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Good Man
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Related Poems
"Men in My Family" by Jordan Bailey (2019)
An up-and-coming spoken word artist, Jordan Bailey’s poem “Men in My Family” is an emotional appeal to interrogate toxic masculinity in our own families. Bailey’s poem contains many of the same references to socially learned norms that appear in Geter’s “Good Man,” as well as similar questions about the possible goodness of any man.
"Wonder Woman" by Angelo Geter (2018)
In this poem, Geter articulates some similar thematic points like in “Good Man.” He discusses relationships between men and women through the lens of his relationship with his own mother. “Wonder Woman” also contains some similar elements of rhythm and allusion to Geter’s other works.
"The Type" by Sarah Kay (2015)
One of the most prominent spoken word artists in contemporary slam, Sarah Kay’s poem “The Type” has some themes in common with Geter’s “Good Man,” as well as some similar structural choices. In “The Type,” which addresses negative aspects of masculinity from a woman’s perspective, Kay employs juxtaposition as a core format for her poem’s structure.
Further Literary Resources
"Writing Grief and Being Poet Laureate with Eyeambic" by Jamaal Cowan (2020)
In this podcast episode, listeners can hear Angelo Geter, also known as EyeAmBic, discussing his poetic process and interests. As a newer contemporary poet, Geter doesn’t have many available interviews, so this is one entry point into learning more about him as an artist and person.
"Creating a New Narrative: Reframing Black Masculinity for College Men" by Danté L Pelzer (2016)
In this scholarly article, found in The Journal of Negro Education, Pelzer applies a critical race theory lens to the issue of Black masculinity, specifically looking at college-aged men. Pelzer argues for counternarratives of Black masculinity, much as Geter’s poem describes the search for being a better man than he (and others) were raised to be. This is an entry point into more critical perspectives on the intersection of masculinity and race.
"A New Vision of Masculinity" by Cooper Thompson (1985)
In this short article, Thompson outlines the negative impacts of masculinity on young boys as they develop ideas about manhood. The article aims to present new alternatives for how to socialize and teach about masculinity in ways that are healthier and promote better relationships between boys and the world.
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In front of a live audience, Angelo Geter performs his poem “Good Man”.
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