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Why Your Unresolved Trauma is Keeping You Stuck & How to Rewire Your Brain to Move Forward with Laverne Cox

On Purpose with Jay Shetty

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Understanding the Fallout of a Shifting Patriarchy

The dismantling of patriarchy reveals that many men struggle to comprehend their roles within this evolving context due to their failure to critically examine patriarchal structures. Vulnerability emerges as a crucial aspect for men to explore, particularly for those impacted by their internalized patriarchal values. Despite being expected to benefit from patriarchy, many men, especially working-class and men of color, find it unhelpful and confusing. The empowerment of women, who increasingly no longer rely on men, creates a sense of loss for some men who still desire partnerships. Additionally, transgender individuals are caught in this gender dynamic shift, often unfairly scapegoated for broader societal anxieties regarding changing gender roles, as they are wrongly associated with conflicts that arise outside of their identities.

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