The Growing Rift Between YOUNG Men & Women
Making the Argument with Nick Freitas
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The Lack of Positive Male Role Models
In this chapter, they discuss the lack of positive male role models in the media and entertainment industry. They mention that the current generation of young men did not grow up with iconic figures like John Wayne, and instead, they were exposed to characters like Ray in the Star Wars sequels who are portrayed as competent and powerful, while the male characters are depicted as incompetent. They also criticize the way beloved characters like Luke Skywalker and Han Solo were killed off and their progress was erased in order to introduce new characters that align with modern audiences.
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