Under the Influence with Jo Piazza

Protecting Boys From Toxic Social Media with Peggy Orenstein

Nov 6, 2023
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Peggy Orenstein
Author and expert on toxic social media, Peggy Orenstein, discusses the negative impact of rigid masculinity on young men through social media. Topics include viral TikTok trend about men's thoughts on the Roman Empire, toxic social media content, boys' emotional suppression, parenting challenges in the age of social media, and the importance of positive role models for young boys online.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Men's Thoughts on the Roman Empire
04:09 • 10min
3
Toxic Social Media, Disturbing Content, and Positive Role Models
13:59 • 6min
4
Toxic Social Media and Boys' Emotional Suppression
19:40 • 9min
5
The Challenges of Parenting in the Age of Social Media
28:23 • 5min
6
Positive Role Models for Young Boys Online
33:17 • 12min