The Alisa Childers Podcast

#202 The Toxic War on Masculinity, with Nancy Pearcey

Jun 11, 2023

01:07:25

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The negative portrayal of fathers in media started in the 19th century, reinforcing the stereotype of fathers as irrelevant and incompetent.

Darwinian evolution contributed to the cultural belief that men were crude, lewd, and governed by animal-like behaviors.

It is crucial to redirect the focus towards supporting and encouraging positive masculine traits to help men reclaim their positive identities and foster healthy relationships with women.

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The Negative Portrayal of Fathers in Media

The negative portrayal of fathers in media started in the 19th century during the Industrial Revolution when fathers were taken out of the home. Media began to depict fathers as irrelevant and incompetent, reinforcing the stereotype that they were bumbling idiots. This perception was further fueled by the absence of fathers in children's lives, leading to wild behavior and behavioral problems. This negative image of fathers has persisted over time and is still prevalent in sitcoms and kids programming today.

Tracing the Source of Masculinity Crisis and Christian Men's Success

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Why You Might be Getting the Wrong Idea About Evangelicals

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The Story of a Bad Boy

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Introduction

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The Importance of Mercy in the Old Testament

5min

The Rise and Fall of Male Authority

4min

The Happiest Wives in America Are Religious Conservatives

3min

The Negative Effects of Christian Divorce on Marriage

5min

The Effect of Love Thy Body on Masculinity

5min

The Toxic Man's War on Masculinity

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The History of Toxic Masculinity

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The Healthy Version of Masculinity

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The Reform Movement in the 19th Century

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The Toxic One, Masculinity

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The Negative Image of Fathers in the Media

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Practical Steps for Fathers to Connect With Their Sons

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The Silver Linings of the Pandemic

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How to Deal With a Husband Who's Sinning

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How to Pre-Order the Bakers List

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How did an ideology arise that condemns masculinity as dangerous and destructive? For example, a headline in the Washington Post reads: ”Why Can't We Hate Men?" A trendy hashtag is #KillAllMen. Books are sold titled I Hate Men, No Good Men, and Are Men Necessary? Nancy Pearcey joins the podcast to discuss her upcoming book which takes readers through American History to discover how the secular script for masculinity turned toxic--and what action we can take to fix it.

We often hear that Exhibit A of toxic behavior is evangelical Christian men. But the social sciences tell a very different story. Studies find that family men who attend church regularly test out as the most loving husbands and the most engaged fathers. They have the lowest rate of divorce and--here's the real stunner--the lowest rate of domestic violence of any group in America.

The sociological facts explode anti-male stereotypes and show that classic Christianity has the power to overcome toxic behavior and reconcile the sexes.

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The Alisa Childers Podcast

#202 The Toxic War on Masculinity, with Nancy Pearcey

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Negative Portrayal of Fathers in Media

The Impact of Darwinism on Masculinity

Supporting and Encouraging Positive Masculinity

Men Falling Behind in Education, Employment, and Health

The Changing Perception of Masculinity and the Impact of Industrialization

Tracing the Source of Masculinity Crisis and Christian Men's Success

Why You Might be Getting the Wrong Idea About Evangelicals

The Story of a Bad Boy

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts