In a World That Enabled Epstein, What Makes a Good Man?
The article discusses the current state of masculinity in the context of feminism and patriarchy. It highlights the challenges young men face from conflicting narratives about masculinity. Experts Ruth Whippman and Frederick Joseph emphasize the need for a nuanced conversation about these issues.
- ▪Young boys are exposed to harmful narratives that label men negatively.
- ▪Experts argue that the role models available to young men today are often toxic and divisive.
- ▪There is a need for a conversation about masculinity that acknowledges the impact of patriarchy on all genders.
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new video loaded: In a World That Enabled Epstein, What Makes a Good Man?transcriptBacktranscriptIn a World That Enabled Epstein, What Makes a Good Man?A much-needed, nuanced conversation about masculinity and feminism today.I have three boys and I hear this all the time. Like “men are trash, men suck.” Is just like, just in the water. And I think it’s incredibly psychologically harmful for this generation of boys to just go around hearing that over and over and over again. If this is feminism —— “Call men stupid in every possible way that you can.” “Listen to me try to say the word ‘trash’ with my retainer in.” “Men.” “Men are trash.” Then where does that leave men? I wanted to have a conversation about masculinity in a post-#MeToo world.
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