

Being a man in the lousy modern world
Book • 2002
Robert Twigger's "Being a Man in the Lousy Modern World" explores the challenges faced by men in navigating modern society.
Twigger argues that modern life infantilizes men, making them easier to control.
He identifies four key factors contributing to a man's sense of self: the ability to kill, courage, skill, and the experience of a rite of passage.
The book contrasts the author's experiences in the modern world with his adventures, highlighting the importance of physical challenges and skill development in fostering masculinity.
Twigger's work encourages men to actively seek experiences that cultivate self-reliance and resilience.
Twigger argues that modern life infantilizes men, making them easier to control.
He identifies four key factors contributing to a man's sense of self: the ability to kill, courage, skill, and the experience of a rite of passage.
The book contrasts the author's experiences in the modern world with his adventures, highlighting the importance of physical challenges and skill development in fostering masculinity.
Twigger's work encourages men to actively seek experiences that cultivate self-reliance and resilience.
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as a book written 20 years ago, discussing how the modern world infantilizes men and the four factors needed for a man to feel like a man.


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Being a Man in the Lousy Modern World
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as a book written 20 years ago, discussing how the modern world infantilizes men and the four factors needed for a man to feel like a man.


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