The Good, The Bad And The Ugly of Masculinity

An important and enlightening conversation with two of the top experts on masculinity - Dr. Ron Levant and Shayna Pryor, M.A. <br /><br />What is the difference between being a man (biological sex) and masculinity (gender roles)?<br /><br />Why should we care about masculinity and Man Box culture?<br /><br />How do men learn what it means to be a man?<br /><br />How do men deal with divorce? How do men deal with being a single parent?<br /><br />Are boys as emotional as girls? Or are they more rational as is commonly assumed?<br /><br />To what extent are men the recipient of sexual or physical abuse?<br /><br />To what extent are most men happy?<br /><br />Why is shaming so important for men policing other men?<br /><br />What percentage of men subscribe to traditional masculine ideology?<br /><br />What makes up traditional masculine ideology? Homophobia? Being a player? Avoid all things feminine? Restrict vulnerable and caring emotions? Toughness?<br /><br />Is there a connection between physical and sexual violence and a strong belief to traditional masculine beliefs?<br /><br />Ronald F. Levant, EdD, ABPP is Professor Emeritus of Psychology at The University of Akron; Past President of the American Psychological Association (APA) and APA Division 51; and two-term Editor of APA Division 51's quarterly journal, Psychology of Men &amp; Masculinities.<br /><br />Shana Pryor, MA, is a doctoral student of Counseling Psychology at The University of Akron. She has spent the majority of her career focusing on issues surrounding men, masculinity, and sexual trauma.<br /><br />Ron and Shana are co-authors of the book The Tough Standard: The Hard Truth About Masculinity and Violence. Dr. LeVant has also authored numerous other books such as Masculinity Reconstructed: Changing the Rules of Manhood at Work, in Relationships, and in Family Life, and numerous others.<br /><br />If you like what you've heard, support The Evolved Caveman Podcast w/ Dr. John Schinnerer by liking, reviewing, subscribing on Apple podcasts. Every review helps to get the message out! Please share the podcast with friends and colleagues.<br />Follow Dr. John Schinnerer on<br />| Instagram | Instagram.com/@TheEvolvedCaveman |<br />Facebook | Facebook.com/Anger.Management.Expert |<br />Twitter | Twitter.com/@JohnSchin |<br />LinkedIn | Linkedin.com/in/DrJohnSchinnerer<br />Or join the email list by visiting: GuideToSelf.com<br />Please visit our YouTube channel and remember to Like &amp; Subscribe! https://www.youtube.com/user/jschinnerer<br /><br />Editing/Mixing/Mastering by: Brian Donat of B/Line Studios www.BLineStudios.com<br />Music by: Zak Gay http://otonamimusic.com/<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />