The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Gender Expert: Men Are Emotionally Dependent On Women & We're Treating Them Like Malfunctioning Women! Richard Reeves

Jul 8, 2024

Richard Reeves, an expert on men's issues, discusses rising male suicide rates, benefits of marriage for men, toxic masculinity, changing dating dynamics, and the impact of societal changes on masculinity with Steven Bartlett.

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Richard Reeves

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Men's mental health is impacted by uncertainties in defining contemporary masculinity, leading to challenges in education, employment, and mental well-being.

Initiatives to emphasize men's importance in communities, workplaces, and relationships are essential for their well-being and self-perception.

Modern dating dynamics introduce new challenges for men in feeling needed and valued, impacting their sense of importance and contribution in relationships.

Men and women exhibit distinct behaviors in partner selection, creating challenges in navigating modern romantic spaces.

Real-life male role models and genuine conversations are crucial in addressing men's struggles with issues like suicidality, loneliness, and mental health challenges.

Deep dives

The Evolution of Men's Roles in Modern Society

Men in modern society face challenges due to changes in traditional roles. Previously, men were expected to be providers and heads of households, but with cultural shifts and women's economic independence, men are struggling to find their place. This has led to educational disparities, stagnating wages, increased singleness among young men, and a rising suicide rate, with men feeling useless and unneeded.

Empowerment and Uncertainty: The Dual Edge of Women's Economic Power

01:22

Perceived Worth Shapes Desperate Choices

01:32

Men's Need to Feel Needed

02:20

Emotional Dependency: The Silent Struggle of Men

00:34

Intro

2min

Exploring the Author's Journey in Addressing a Controversial Topic

2min

A Discussion on the Speaker's Diverse Background in Policy, Politics, and Academia

1min

American Institute for Boys and Men and Challenges Faced by Men

16min

Gender Roles and Suicide Rates Among Men

22min

The Evolutionary Need for Men to Be Needed

18min

Challenges in the Modern Dating World

9min

Evolution of Marriage, Fatherhood, Relationships, and Masculinity

26min

Exploration of Masculinity and Feminism in a Relationship

5min

10.

Navigating Modern Relationships and Masculinity

21min

11.

Reflections on impactful gender discussions and mutual appreciation

3min

500,000 men are dying by suicide, and 6% of men are unemployed, is masculinity in crisis? And what is the cure?

Richard Reeves is a Senior Fellow at the Brookings Institution and President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, an organisation that researches and addresses issues affecting men. He is also the author of the book, ‘Of Boys and Men’.

In this conversation, Richard and Steven discuss topics such as, the rising rates of male suicide rates, the health benefits of marriage for men, the toxic impact of Andrew Tate, and the relationship crisis among men.

(00:00) Intro

(01:23) Why Dedicating Your Career To Men's Issues

(03:53) What's Your Background?

(06:05) The Crazy Stats That Made You Research This Topic

(08:06) We're Going Through A Cultural Revolution

(12:31) We Need A New Way To Approach This

(17:11) Are Men And Women Differently?

(21:06) Men Take More Risks

(26:16) Unconscious Behaviours Of Men

(34:10) Suicide Is The Biggest Killer Of Men

(38:43) Why Is This Suicide Increasing?

(42:46) Why Do Humans Feel Like They Need To Be Needed?

(46:58) Why Men Feel Less Needed

(49:42) Does Retirement Kill You?

(54:42) We're Losing Connection In Our Modern Society

(57:41) The Dating Environment Has Changed

(01:05:22) Are Dating Apps Being Unfavourable To Men?

(01:09:40) Is Marriage In Decline?

(01:12:50) Births Are Increasing Outside Of Marriage

(01:13:55) Is Marriage Better For Women Or Men?

(01:15:58) Enforced Monogamy

(01:17:54) Why Andrew Tate Converted To Islam

(01:20:46) Women Economic Power

(01:22:55) What Do You Think About The Word Toxic Masculinity

(01:27:07) There Is A Friendship Male Recession

(01:31:37) Men Shed's Movement

(01:33:47) My Experience With Couples Therapy

(01:36:29) The Hard Times Of Going Through Couples Therapy

(01:40:24) How Masculinity Can Be Expressed

(01:47:41) What Advice You'd Give Your Children

(01:53:57) Using Our Voices To Make Men Be Heard

(02:01:21) The Last Guest Question

You can buy Richard’s book, ‘Of Boys And Men’, here: https://g2ul0.app.link/BGBtdbitXKb

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The Diary Of A CEO with Steven Bartlett

The Gender Expert: Men Are Emotionally Dependent On Women & We're Treating Them Like Malfunctioning Women! Richard Reeves

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

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Deep dives

The Evolution of Men's Roles in Modern Society

The Importance of Initiating Conversations on Masculinity

The Significance of Feeling Needed in Life

Challenges Stemming from Changing Dating Environments

Understanding Men's Ancestral Patterns Through Partner Selection

Challenges in Online Dating and Gender Dynamics

The Changing Landscape of Marriage and Fatherhood

Reframing Toxic Masculinity and Gender Stereotypes

Promoting Real-life Male Role Models and Empathy

Empowerment and Uncertainty: The Dual Edge of Women's Economic Power

Perceived Worth Shapes Desperate Choices

Men's Need to Feel Needed

Emotional Dependency: The Silent Struggle of Men

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The Gender Expert: Men Are Emotionally Dependent On Women & We're Treating Them Like Malfunctioning Women! Richard Reeves

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Quick takeaways

Deep dives

The Evolution of Men's Roles in Modern Society

The Importance of Initiating Conversations on Masculinity

The Significance of Feeling Needed in Life

Challenges Stemming from Changing Dating Environments

Understanding Men's Ancestral Patterns Through Partner Selection

Challenges in Online Dating and Gender Dynamics

The Changing Landscape of Marriage and Fatherhood

Reframing Toxic Masculinity and Gender Stereotypes

Promoting Real-life Male Role Models and Empathy

Empowerment and Uncertainty: The Dual Edge of Women's Economic Power

Perceived Worth Shapes Desperate Choices

Men&#39;s Need to Feel Needed

Emotional Dependency: The Silent Struggle of Men

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