Bare Marriage Episode 291: How Professor Neil Reaches Young Men Stuck in Misogyny
Aug 14, 2025
Sheila Wray Gregoire chats with Professor Neil, an expert in men and masculinity in popular culture. They dive into the troubling messages propagated by some Christian leaders about gender roles and relationships. Neil critiques how these narratives often echo incel ideology. He emphasizes the importance of using research to challenge misogyny, particularly among young men. Their discussion highlights the impact of social media on attitudes towards women and advocates for healthier models of masculinity, aiming for respectful and equitable partnerships.
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How Rhetoric Exploits Confirmation Bias
- Professor Neil shows social-media rhetoric often uses ambiguous truisms to trigger confirmation bias in listeners.
- He exposes how sweeping gender claims are ideological, not factual, and can be debunked with research.
Counter Claims With Cited Research
- Use peer-reviewed research and clear citations to challenge harmful claims.
- Encourage listeners to seek original articles so they can verify and debate interpretations themselves.
Recognition On The Street And In Class
- Professor Neil gets recognized frequently in large North American cities and even high-fived in Las Vegas.
- His students mimic his TikTok catchphrase and sometimes shout it in class.
