In this thought-provoking discussion, scholar Carol Gilligan, an expert on patriarchy's impact on parenting, joins listener Brian Stout, who is dedicated to dismantling these systems. They explore how patriarchy represses emotional expression in boys while silencing girls, revealing its detrimental effects on personal identity. The conversation highlights creative ways to raise children outside rigid gender norms and emphasizes the role of open communication in fostering healthy emotional development. Join them in uncovering paths toward dismantling these entrenched societal structures.