Problem #31: Masculinity - A woman's perspective

Published: Dec. 1, 2020, 10:41 a.m.

Feeling masculine or manly is part of a majority of men\u2019s identities in 2018: When asked how masculine or \u201cmanly\u201d they generally feel, 83 percent of men said they felt \u201cvery\u201d or \u201csomewhat\u201d masculine. But many fewer, 53 percent, said it was very or somewhat important that others see them that way. A majority of men, 64 percent, said their father or a father figure was a source of their ideas about what it means to be a good man. Toxic masculinity vs Masculinity: Masculinity- Positively characterized as qualities that are; strong, community building, utilitarian, practical. It also suggests that men who act too emotional or maybe aren\u2019t violent enough or don\u2019t do all of the things that \u201creal men\u201d do, can get their \u201cman card\u201d taken away.

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Resources:

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How to support BLM: https://www.timeout.com/things-to-do/how-to-support-black-lives-matter

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Therapy Sources: Primary Care Physician, IG: @Betterhelp, Employee assistance programs and therapyforblackgirls.com

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BetterHelp is free for 1 month not just 1 week specifically with our link: https://www.betterhelp.com/thoughtfulhuman/

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What it is to be a man: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/what-do-men-think-it-means-to-be-a-man/amp/

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Mental health: https://www.mhanational.org/31-tips-boost-your-mental-health

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What women find attractive: https://www.toolsofmen.com/what-do-women-find-attractive/

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Production Notes:

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Produced by Dolapo of the "Terminal 234" podcast

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Edited by Host: Sandra [IG: coitraveler]

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Co-Host #1: Annabelle [IG: msjudy_1028]

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