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The Sisyphus 55 Podcast
Pick-Up Artists, Seduction & Masculine Intimacy (with Dr. Rachel O'Neill)
Sep 19, 2023
Dr. Rachel O'Neill, expert in mediated intimacy, masculinity, and the perils of the seduction industry, discusses the importance of masculinity studies within gender studies. They explore the financial aspects and mindset of the pick-up artist industry, as well as attraction, control, and contradictions in relationships. They also navigate expectations and assumptions in sexuality research and discuss intersectionality in the pick-up artist community. The podcast concludes by exploring accumulation versus experience in relationships and critiquing gender stereotypes.
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- The podcast highlights the underrepresentation of masculinity studies within the broader field of gender studies, emphasizing the need for attention to men and masculinity.
- The seduction industry devalues quality and humanizes sexual encounters, commodifying sex as a means of validating masculinity.
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Lack of Focus on Masculinity Studies
The podcast discusses the underrepresentation of masculinity studies within the broader field of gender studies. It emphasizes the need to give attention and importance to the study of men and masculinity, as it is often overlooked in favor of examining women and femininity. This lack of focus hinders our understanding of the ways in which men's lives are shaped by social and cultural forces, and how they navigate gender norms and expectations.
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