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Understanding Masculinity

By Colleen Leahy

A recent survey found that 59 percent of American men believe that “real men” should be tough and suppress their emotions. Why do men feel this way?  We take a look at the forces shaping modern masculinity, and how it affects boys and men.

Related Links: 
Boys: What It Means to Become a Man [2]
Host: 
Kate Archer Kent [3]
Guest(s): 
Rachel Giese [4]
Producer(s): 
Colleen Leahy [5]

Source URL: https://www.wpr.org/understanding-masculinity

Links
[1] https://www.wpr.org/programs/morning-show
[2] https://www.harpercollins.ca/9781443442909/boys/
[3] https://www.wpr.org/people/kate-archer-kent
[4] https://www.wpr.org/people/rachel-giese
[5] https://www.wpr.org/people/colleen-leahy