Men need meaning and responsibility | Modern Masculinity

Is modern masculinity in crisis? As part of a new series for the Guardian, journalist Iman Amrani is speaking to men across the country about the issues that are affecting men and boys in today's society.
After meeting Neil Smedley at Jordan Peterson's 12 Rules for Life tour, the second episode takes Iman to Leeds to talk to Neil and his team at his King Koby chain of barber shops about male responsibility, purpose and meaning.

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[Astraldymensions]

This woman went into a Jordan Peterson event, met Neil, realized his opinion MATTERED and CONTRIBUTED to the journalism she was reporting, and made a video about the mentality of modern masculinity through the stories of people in his barbershop?

I need the next episode right now!

[aaronjacobs]

I didn’t hear the term alt-right used once. This should get an award for objective and genuine journalism.

[decadentia]

Guardian, encourage your journalists to do more things like this. Instead of just throwing around labels, talk to some people. This is excellent.

[ChaosZeus]

"Dialogue is important". This ideal should be prevalent throughout all Guardian journalism

[catoomch]

What an interesting and insightful man.
Also a reminder to never judge a book by its cover.

[SAMZIRRA]

"If you cant govern your immediate surroundings, you can't properly govern your life" very true

[joeturk]

Great series. He really impressed me when he answered the difference between a mother telling her son to make his bed and Jordan doing that. It really hit home

[belisaurusgaming]

This was so eye opening and without pushing any particular narrative. Just a journalist being interested. Feels like the 90' are back.


EDIT: Heck, I don't think I ever got a thousand likes on... Anything.

[BUSHWOOKIE]

I'm usually at odds with The Guardian, but this is good journalism. Thank you for this. Do this more.

[keatonsmith]

"Clean up your damn room, bucko, because the dragon of chaos is just around the corner. Stand up straight, and speak the truth."

[Hassan-qsrn]

Somebody give this lass a bloody award or something!
Absolutely brilliant journalism.

[hellogoodbye]

Was prepared for a Cathy Newman style interview with this man, complete with loads of "So you're saying..." but she allowed him to speak, WANTED to hear his viewpoint...you look at this guy's outward appearance and think "Ugh" but, damn, his take on life is eye-opening. Kudos to everyone involved.

[c.j.griffin]

Timely and insightful - this is the kind of journalism we need. Please keep producing series like this one.

[itsasetup]

“Only women, children, and dogs are loved unconditionally. A man is only loved under the condition that he provide something." - Chris Rock

[teshbrady]

What an incredible series. Respect to Iman Amrani for reminding me what real journalism looks like.

[Sequins_]

I’m a 25 year old girl and I discovered JBP about three years ago, at my lowest point of life, and I was nearing suicide. He SAVED MY LIFE. I’m so grateful for his work and dedication, because he’s made it possible for me to finally live a life I know is worth living. Thank you, Jordan Peterson

[TheCSC]

Can’t believe I keep coming back to the Guardian for videos like this! Fantastic work by an insightful journalist.

[Rankbaajin]

this can't be right? an actual Guardian journalist actually doing journalism and not just simply trying to smear someone's name? Who da thunk it? Hope this woman has a successful future.

[danieldesmond]

this is very much traditional masculinity. It just seems modern because it has almost compleatly disapeares

[SSPspaz]

Next time I'm in the UK, I'm finding one of Neil's barbershops to give him my business...