S3 E6: Warriors
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The Conditioning of Men for War: The Traits of masculinity and a good soldier are the same
Getting men to fight is not a natural thing, so historically, many cultures have resorted to conscription and the use of drugs to motivate soldiers. Societies often raise boys to be tough and suppress their emotions, emphasizing that participating in war is a way to prove their manhood. This idea challenges the notion that men are naturally violent, suggesting that cultures create the need for violence and associate it with traits of a good man.
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