PsycHacks Episode 332: How to be a man
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Jun 8, 2023 Exploring the essence of masculinity beyond performative behaviors, focusing on principles of strength and self-understanding. Discussing the importance of standing up for beliefs and authenticity, emphasizing courage and resilience. Defining respect and integrity as key aspects of manhood, highlighting the value of staying true to one's principles.
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Modern Masculinity Crisis
- The question "How to be a man" was obvious 100 years ago but is complicated today by a masculinity identity crisis.
- Masculinity involves complex, evolving social performances rather than fixed natural behaviors.
Performative Masculinity Defined
- Performative masculinity consists of learned behaviors signaling manliness, like growing a beard or hunting.
- These behaviors are culturally timed expressions, not innate definitions of what it means to be a man.
Masculinity: Spine and Courage
- Being a man means having a figurative spine and courage, not just physical traits or hobbies.
- Having a spine means standing up for your true beliefs even if it invites opposition or criticism.