Chapter
The Mask of Masculinity
26:30 - 33:36 (07:05)
In this podcast episode, the speaker talks about the concept of the mask of masculinity and the pressure men feel to project dominance and power instead of their true essence as human beings.
Clips
The speaker recalls how boys' groups rituals and experiences while transitioning into men, including the expression of anger and repression of emotions.
26:30 - 28:36 (02:05)
Summary
The speaker recalls how boys' groups rituals and experiences while transitioning into men, including the expression of anger and repression of emotions.
ChapterThe Mask of Masculinity
Episode974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The responsibility lies on everyone to challenge and overcome the norms that promote toxic masculinity, passed down from generations, media, and social conditioning, and to instead learn to deal with avoidant behavior, anxiety, and discomfort without resorting to substance abuse or violence.
28:36 - 31:13 (02:37)
Summary
The responsibility lies on everyone to challenge and overcome the norms that promote toxic masculinity, passed down from generations, media, and social conditioning, and to instead learn to deal with avoidant behavior, anxiety, and discomfort without resorting to substance abuse or violence.
ChapterThe Mask of Masculinity
Episode974 Laverne Cox on Healing Trauma, Owning Your Truth, and Being Transgender in America
PodcastThe School of Greatness
The speaker shares their experience of releasing the societal expectations of masculinity and embracing their true essence as a human being.
31:13 - 33:36 (02:22)
Summary
The speaker shares their experience of releasing the societal expectations of masculinity and embracing their true essence as a human being. This includes overcoming shame, trauma, and embracing gender expression outside of societal norms.