S4, Ep1: The Meaning of Men's Advocacy (ft George TheTinMen)

What if the data shaping our understanding of gender equality is telling only half the story?

In this episode of The Meaning of Men, we’re exploring some of the most uncomfortable—and most necessary—questions in the conversation about men and boys. I’m joined by George TheTinMen whose work in this space has become a lightning rod for honest, data-led conversations about men, boys and gender equality. 

Together, we take a 30,000-foot view of the state of men’s health and wellbeing today, looking at everything from mortality and mental health to the scale of domestic violence against men and common media narratives that often distort gender data and reinforce myths over truth.

In this episode you'll learn:

• Why men experience worse outcomes across health, mortality and wellbeing

• How the Global Gender Gap Report heavily skews the public debate around gender equality

• The overlooked reality of domestic violence against men

• What’s really driving young men toward figures like Andrew Tate

• Why listening to boys may be the key to long-term cultural change

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Timestamps:

07:50: The State of Men's Health and Wellbeing 10:31: Understanding Domestic Violence Against Men 22:34: The Manosphere and Its Impact 24:43: Understanding the Void for Boys and Men 28:06: Listening to Boys: A New Approach 30:33: The Misconceptions of Andrew Tate and Misogyny 37:04: Critique of the Global Gender Gap Report 48:39: Positive Changes for Boys and Men 53:46: Closing Thoughts and Call to Action