Chapter
Overcoming Toxic Masculinity: Allowing Boys to Express Emotions
51:26 - 55:42 (04:16)
The speaker reflects on their experience growing up in middle Ohio and being taught to suppress emotions as a young boy. They acknowledge the societal constructs of toxic masculinity and the importance of allowing young boys to express emotion in a healthy way.
Clips
The speaker suggests that boys are not given enough emotional space to express themselves freely and may resort to hiding their feelings in order to conform to society's expectations.
51:26 - 54:47 (03:20)
Emotional Agility
Summary
The speaker suggests that boys are not given enough emotional space to express themselves freely and may resort to hiding their feelings in order to conform to society's expectations.
ChapterOvercoming Toxic Masculinity: Allowing Boys to Express Emotions
EpisodeBuild A New Identity, Own Your Truth & Love Your Life w/Jen Hatmaker EP 1113
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The pressure to conform to gender stereotypes can cause many to wear a mask and lose their sense of authenticity.
54:47 - 55:42 (00:55)
Gender Stereotypes
Summary
The pressure to conform to gender stereotypes can cause many to wear a mask and lose their sense of authenticity. However, young adults are now reversing these stereotypes and finding comfort in being true to themselves.