Texts+with+Positive+Male+Archetypes

Researchers Debby Zambo and William G. Brozo recommend using texts with postive male archetypes to help both males and females counter the negative images of males created through various venues in society today. Brozo defines positive male archetypes as young boys struggling with a problem and trying to do the right things or a grown man who guides the young boy toward making good choices or acting in positive ways. Additionally, he defines possible positive male archetypes as pilgrim, patriarch, king, warrior, magician, wild man, lover, prophet, trickster, and healer.

Please use this page to highlight texts at any level with positive male archetypes for insturctional or recreational use or to discuss this issue.

Deedy, Carmen Agra. __14 Cows for America__. Atlanta: Peachtree Publishers, 2009. (Everybody book format) The true story of a gift from the Maasi people of Kenya for the American people after the terrorist attacks on September 11. (I have a personal copy of this book in my room anyone is welcome to borrow.) -Jill