

What's wrong with men?
20 snips Mar 27, 2025

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John Amaechi
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James Bloodworth

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Brendan O'Neill
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Clare Ford
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Anne McElvoy
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Matthew Taylor
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Tim Stanley

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Ash Sarkar
Join Ash Sarkar, a prominent voice on masculinity, historian Tim Stanley, and NHS leader Matthew Taylor as they tackle the pressing issues surrounding modern manhood. They explore the impact of social media on young men's identities, the rise of misogyny, and the clash between traditional and evolving gender roles. Clare Ford shares insights from her work with teens, while John Amaechi discusses emotional intelligence. With contribution from contrarian Brendan O'Neill and author James Bloodworth, this discussion navigates the complex landscape of masculinity today.
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Violence Against Teachers
- Claire Ford, a teacher, experienced violent attacks from young boys in schools.
- One threw a metal bookend at her head, another attacked her with a compass.
Parenting Crisis?
- The crisis of masculinity may actually be a crisis of parenting, suggests Claire Ford.
- Conscious parenting that avoids gender bias from an early age is crucial.
Toxic Masculinity?
- Brendan O'Neill criticizes the term "toxic masculinity" for portraying manhood as a disease.
- He worries about society turning against positive masculine virtues like valor and strength.