Body Image Pressure
Ruth highlights the growing body image pressures faced by boys, paralleling the historical struggles women have endured. With the rise of hyper-masculine representations in toys and media, boys are now grappling with unrealistic standards, leading to the emergence of eating disorders. The conversation delves into how societal ideals of masculinity are evolving, creating a caricatured vision that is increasingly normalized.In this clip
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1062: Ruth Whippman | Raising Boys in the Age of Impossible Masculinity
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