Tag: Masculinity
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Masculine Traits in Adolescent Boys Linked to Harm
New findings shed light on how “manly” norms affect teen behavior Adolescence is a turbulent period, marked by a search for identity and belonging. A major study conducted under The Men’s Project examined 1,401 male adolescents to understand how adherence to traditionally masculine traits relates to aggressive and hurtful behavior. The results challenge a common…
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Boys and the Myth of ‘Manly’ Traits: A Minority, but More Likely to Harm
New insights into masculinity and aggression A landmark study into adolescent masculinity reveals a nuanced picture: boys who cling to stereotypically “manly” traits are more prone to both hurting others and being hurt themselves. Yet, crucially, they represent a minority among their peers. The findings suggest that while rigid gender norms can elevate risk for…
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Boys Carried by ‘Manly’ Stereotypes More Likely to Harm Others, Yet They’re a Minority, Study Finds
New insights into masculinity and aggression In a comprehensive examination of adolescent boys, researchers have found that those who strongly identify with traditional “manly” traits are more likely to engage in aggressive behavior or suffer from negative outcomes themselves. The study, conducted under The Men’s Project, analyzed data from 1,401 male participants and highlights a…
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A Stiff Upper Lip: Why Men Skip Prostate Cancer Screening
Introduction: The Quiet Barrier Behind many men’s reluctance to undergo prostate cancer screening lies a familiar obstacle: a stiff upper lip. The phrase, often used to describe stoicism in the face of discomfort, has real consequences when it comes to health. For some men, admitting vulnerability feels like a risk to identity or independence. For…
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Prostate Screening and the Stiff Upper Lip Barrier: Rewriting the Masculine Narrative
Breaking the Silence: Why Men Avoid Prostate Screening When a man hears the words prostate cancer, he may imagine a distant risk, a problem that belongs in a medical file rather than in daily life. Yet data shows that many men delay or avoid screening due to a blend of masculine pride, fear, and a…
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The Fifth Step: Freeman, Lowden on addiction, masculinity and fatherhood
Two actors, one room, a lifetime of questions Martin Freeman and Jack Lowden reunite for The Fifth Step, a film adaptation of a West End success that began as a sharp, funny, and piercing dialogue about recovery. In the story, a recovering alcoholic and his sponsor sit in an open space, their voices bouncing between…
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The Fifth Step: Freeman and Lowden on Addiction, Incels, and Fatherhood
The Fifth Step: A Conversation Beyond Labels Martin Freeman and Jack Lowden star in The Fifth Step, a two-hander that dives into the messy terrain of addiction, mentorship, and what it means to be a man today. What begins with a provocative line about incels quickly widens into a darkly funny, surprisingly intimate dialogue about…
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Stephen Graham’s Letters to Our Sons: A Global Call for Fathers to Write About What It Means to Be a Man
Stephen Graham Launches a Global Letters Project About Masculinity Emmy-winning actor Stephen Graham, best known for his role in Netflix’s Adolescence, has announced a new initiative designed to spark candid conversations between fathers and sons. The project, Letters to Our Sons, invites fathers from around the world to write personal letters reflecting on what it…
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Adolescence Star Stephen Graham Backs Global Letter Project for Fathers and Sons
H2: A bold new project to redefine masculinity Stephen Graham, the Emmy-winning actor renowned for the Netflix hit Adolescence, is launching a worldwide initiative aimed at strengthening father–son relationships through the written word. The project, titled Letters to Our Sons, invites fathers from around the world to pen personal letters to their sons about what…
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Stephen Graham Launches Global Letters to Our Sons Project on Modern Fatherhood
Stephen Graham launches a global letter-writing project about manhood Emmy-winning actor Stephen Graham, best known for his role as a complex, troubled figure in the Netflix hit Adolescence, has announced a new project that broadens the conversation about masculinity. Graham is inviting fathers around the world to write letters to their sons about what it…