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Gender Roles and Traditions
38:04 - 44:32 (06:28)
The Catholic Church shifted its views on gender roles in the family as a result of industrialization and changes in society. Relying too heavily on tradition as a virtue can hinder holding individuals accountable for past negative actions, and may not accurately represent the complexities of gender identity and expression.
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The excessive adherence to tradition may prevent us from assessing the wrongdoings of the past, while a simplistic binary approach risks oversimplifying history.
38:04 - 42:30 (04:26)
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The excessive adherence to tradition may prevent us from assessing the wrongdoings of the past, while a simplistic binary approach risks oversimplifying history. However, certain historical discoveries such as the role of women in moral leadership, and the existence of third-gender categories in India, can broaden our understanding of the complexities of history.
ChapterGender Roles and Traditions
Episode#391 - Tim Stanley - Why Are We Yearning For Tradition In 2021?
PodcastModern Wisdom
Men can possess masculine virtues such as courage and strength without reinforcing oppressive gender roles.
42:31 - 44:32 (02:00)
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Men can possess masculine virtues such as courage and strength without reinforcing oppressive gender roles. These virtues are important in men's identity and without them, men may struggle to find their place in society or as a part of a family.