Culture of Masculinity
What the Culture of Masculinity is Doing to Men
Are unhealthy concepts of masculinity contributing to higher rates of suicide, depression, health problems and violence in the USA? This report goes inside the efforts to disrupt a male culture that's endangering lives.
In 2018 the American Psychological Association published a report based on 40 years of research which showed that, "traditional masculinity, marked by stoicism, competitiveness, dominance and aggression", has left men 50% more likely to get heart disease or cancer and 3.5 times more likely to commit suicide. "We don't have to hide from this", says Ted Bunch, founder of a 'violence prevention' organisation for boys and men.
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