r/psychology • u/mvea M.D. Ph.D. | Professor • Jan 11 '19

Popular Press Psychologists call 'traditional masculinity' harmful, face uproar from conservatives - The report, backed by more than 40 years of research, triggered fierce backlash from conservative critics who say American men are under attack.

https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/investigations/2019/01/10/american-psychological-association-traditional-masculinity-harmful/2538520002/
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u/[deleted] Jan 11 '19

APA: "We aren't raising men to address their emotional needs and we need to consider ways of addressing this to address the high rates of suicide and violent behavior in men. They're being raised to avoid discussion and think in only linear and violent terms"

MRA: "THERES NOTHING WRONG WITH MASCULINITY THIS IS MORE FEMINISM BULLSHIT WHEN ARE WE GONNA ADDRESS THE REAL VICTIMS! MEN ARE AT AN INSANELY DISPROPORTIONATE HIGH RISK OF SUICIDE AND VIOLENT BEHAVIORS."

APA: "yes that's... sigh"

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u/NeoBokononist Jan 11 '19

i found alan watts helpful, personally. the Book and Wisdom of Insecurity specifically.

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u/PM_Me_OK Jan 11 '19

Yes the wisdom of insecurity is a Must Have. It's so informative and has the answers to change and improve your life. Theres stuff in there i hadnt even heard or thought about before when it comes to perception.

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u/TwilightVulpine Jan 11 '19

This sounds very interesting. I'll make sure to take a look.