Reimagining Boyhood & Masculinity w/ Ruth Whippman | The Psychology Podcast

This week Scott is joined by author and cultural critic, Ruth Whippman. Scott and Ruth discuss what it's like being a mother raising boys in modern society, the role of "masculinity influencers”, and what healthy masculinity looks like.

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[Jack-gilv]

Genuine question. Would it be appropriate for a male speaker or writer to comment on the nature of femininity? I think it makes sense that specifically on this topic, we listen to men, who would have direct experience of what it's like to be a man and to be navigating the nature of masculinity in this era. I don't think it's a great look to critique the way men express themselves without having an understanding of what it's actually like to be...a man.

[cheekymeeky]

I thought she almost had it and then she started with male privilege, gender pay gap and overvalueing money and power. Disappointing

[ecaterinastan]

It feels more and more confusing for youngsters with access to these kind of information, hence despressed, lonely and confused about their gender adolescents. The info is not wrong, however difficult to comprehend for their age.

[hashemali]

Hello Scott, I am follower of your podcast from Egypt, I just wanted to say that most your guests I am already familiar with their research to some degree or another, I hope in the future I would be a guest in your podcast and present my research dreams, currently I am psychology fresh grad in Egypt applying for a masters degree ❤❤

[phcobb]

I'm having difficulty accepting that "we" cause these issues.
Standards of masculinity are set and enforced by men, especially in a culture that's rooted in patriarchal religions like ours is.
Until we're seen as equally important *in everything* this state of affairs will continue.
Men are buckling under the weight of their own unrealistic expectations.