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What No One Wants to Admit About Boys, Gender Roles & Fatherhood | Warren Farrell (Fan Fav)

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Aug 30, 2025
Warren Farrell, an author and speaker well-known for his insights on gender issues, joins the discussion about his book, The Boy Crisis. He tackles the pressing challenges boys face today, emphasizing the detrimental impact of absent fathers. Farrell highlights the need to understand diverse perspectives and advocates for father involvement as crucial for nurturing boys' development. He delves into the significance of balancing maternal and paternal influences on children, offering a fresh take on masculinity and the role of men in parenting.
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INSIGHT

Listen To Reduce Anger

  • Listening well reduces anger because anger is often a mask for vulnerability.
  • Warren Farrell says accurate steel-manning creates safety and melts hostility.
ANECDOTE

A Manifesto Turned Toward Help

  • A young forum member sent Farrell a 52-page manifesto planning a mass shooting before reading The Boy Crisis.
  • After feeling seen, he abandoned violence and connected with mentors including Jordan Peterson.
INSIGHT

Evolution Explains Male Disposability

  • Evolution made males more disposable across many species to protect females and offspring.
  • Farrell frames male disposability as a biological driver for risk-taking and heroism.
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