Jordan Peterson on Pathological Masculinity, Alarming Political Gender Gap Among Young Voters, and Snow White | Ep. 1035
Mar 26, 2025
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Jordan Peterson, a Canadian psychologist and best-selling author, joins to discuss the alarming political gender gap among young voters. He highlights how leftist policies are alienating men and boys from the Democratic Party. Peterson critiques the portrayal of masculinity in media, particularly referencing figures like Andrew Tate, and discusses the challenges young women face in today’s dating world. He also reflects on the cultural missteps of Disney’s Snow White and the evolving dynamics of fatherhood and fatherlessness in education and politics.
Jordan Peterson critiques contemporary educational policies, emphasizing the need for modernized approaches that genuinely engage and support boys and young men.
The absence of father figures is highlighted as a critical factor contributing to the challenges faced by boys and young men, impacting their overall development.
Peterson discusses the mental health crisis among young women, linking it to progressive ideologies and the societal pressures relating to traditional familial roles.
Deep dives
Jordan Peterson's Perspective on Education
Peterson emphasizes the need for a modernized educational approach through Peterson Academy, aiming to provide high-quality education at a fraction of the traditional cost. He believes that many professors at established universities are not adequately teaching, with only a small percentage delivering top-quality lectures. By connecting with leading academics and offering insights online, Peterson Academy seeks to enhance accessibility and learning experiences. He expresses optimism about the platform's potential to empower individuals who may not pursue conventional university paths.
The Crisis Facing Boys and Young Men
Peterson discusses the ongoing crisis among boys and young men, highlighting how recent political initiatives from Democratic governors might lack genuine understanding and effective solutions. He critiques the superficiality of their programs, stating that decades of educational policies have demoralized boys and stigmatized their behavior. By attributing issues solely to socioeconomic factors while overlooking broader societal narratives, these politicians fail to address the fundamental problems affecting young men. This crisis, rooted in widespread misperceptions of masculinity, has resulted in many young men feeling disenfranchised.
Consequences of Fatherlessness
The discussion turns towards the issue of fatherlessness, particularly in some communities where it has reached alarming levels. Peterson argues that the absence of father figures has detrimental effects on boys, impacting their development and future opportunities. He presents data showing how fatherless children show signs of distress and are more likely to experience difficulties as they mature. Dealing with this crisis goes beyond political agendas and requires a fundamental shift in societal attitudes towards family structures and the value of fathers.
Mental Health Dynamics in Young Women
Peterson highlights the increasing rates of mental health issues among young women, particularly those aged 18 to 34, attributing their challenges to the failure of progressive ideologies. He points out a burgeoning crisis in which many young women face loneliness and dissatisfaction related to missing out on traditional family roles. While advocating for individual mental health care, he stresses the importance of community ties and structured relationships in enhancing overall well-being. The current approaches, according to him, need to reconcile societal roles, dating, and personal ambitions in a way that does not sacrifice emotional health.
The Complexity of Gender and Identity
The episode delves into the complexities surrounding gender identity and the narratives that influence young people's perceptions. Peterson critiques the cultural fixation on gender fluidity and the promotion of multiple identities, arguing that it creates confusion and distress among children and adolescents. He draws on experiences from schooling systems to illustrate how radical ideologies about gender are complicating young people's understanding of self. This confusion, he asserts, extends to broader societal implications, impacting educational environments and personal relationships.
The Relationship Between Politics and Masculinity
Peterson explores the evolving dynamics of masculinity in the context of modern politics, suggesting that progressive ideologies have undermined traditional masculine roles. He notes that many young men now view the left as hostile to their interests, contributing to a significant political shift towards conservatism among this demographic. The embrace of power as a core masculine trait, exemplified by figures like Andrew Tate, contrasts sharply with the stability that responsible masculinity can provide. This political alienation reflects a broader cultural confusion regarding what it means to be a man today.
Megyn Kelly is joined by Jordan Peterson, co-founder of Peterson Academy and author of "We Who Wrestle with God," to discuss the insane leftist policies that drove men and boys away from the Democratic party, how they’re still missing the point even after Trump’s landslide win, how it is "too little too late" for schools and universities to salvage their reputation, the decline of the Ivy League status, how young people are the more politically divided by gender than ever before, how Dems don’t understand why there's this split and still think everything is about abortion, Andrew Tate’s “pathological masculinity" and the wrong messenger to men and boys, why Dems are misguided about what makes Trump popular, what Olivia Wilde got wrong about him in the character based on him in “Don’t Worry Darling,” what Peterson learned about Chris Pine after the movie came out, how Disney dropped the ball on Snow White, challenges young women face in the dating world, the issue with the mentality of “settling,” and more.
