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A chat about boys and men. Natalie and Elle explore the current state of masculinity - male attitudes, behaviors and culture. And how do men perceive themselves and the challenges they face?
In this episode, we highlight both struggles and positive shifts, digging into men’s economic anxiety, loneliness, violence, and the growing manosphere, but also new models for raising boys and young men, and the work of creating healthier masculine narratives and supportive communities in order to redefine what it means to be a man.
WE DISCUSS:
(00:00:00) Episode Overview
Introduction to the state of manhood and masculinity norms
(00:03:53) Equimundo’s State of American Men Research Report on American men, highlighting men’s own perspectives on masculinity
(00:05:02) Key issues overview: economic anxiety, restrictive masculinity, loneliness, and time online
(00:07:11) Exploration of men’s shifting provider role, economic pressures, and identity
(00:11:28) Masculinity becoming more restrictive
(00:13:38) Male loneliness and emotional accountability discussion
(00:16:15) Male Alexithymia and emotional expression
(00:22:08) Manosphere narratives and online radicalization
(00:24:04) Debunking the “Men Are Losing Out” myth
(00:27:19) Overview of online manosphere groups
(00:35:13) Recognition of violence as a key issue for men, including self-directed violence
(00:40:32) Discussion of how violence is perpetuated and the importance of community for men
(00:52:11) Raising boys and young men
Discussion of matriarchal models, mother-son bonds, and raising feminist sons
(00:55:13) Early education and gender stereotypes
Highlight of Icelandic preschool program combatting gender stereotypes
EPISODE LINKS
State of American Men Study 2025
Alexithymia | Katie Hanlon TikTok
The Other Parent | James Steyer
Male Fiction Authors | Tracy Sierra TikTok
Gen Z Men & Women’s Outlook | NBC News
Belonging vs Fitting In | Brenee Brown
The Lives of Boys with Michael Conway | Subject to Power
Disappointing Men | Solid 7 TikTok
How to Raise a Feminist Son | Sonora Jha
Why she wrote the book | Sonora Jha Instagram
CONTACT
Website: www.chatinthecommons.com
Instagram: @chatinthecommons
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