Traditional masculinity might be harming men, according to guidelines published last year by the American Psychological Association.
The 鈥淕uidelines for Psychological Practice With Boys and Men鈥� details that the socialization of masculinity and a lack of help for men and boys could be the root of several issues men face, such as bullying or incarceration.
Today on All Sides, masculinity, what it means and what can be done to help boys and men achieve a healthy balance.
Guests:
- Susan Chira, Senior correspondent and editor on gender issues,
- Ronald Levant, EdD, professor emeritus of psychology at the , former APA president and co-editor of the APA volume 鈥淭he Psychology of Men and Masculinities.鈥�
- Lise Eliot, PhD, professor of neuroscience, Chicago Medical School, School of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies, author of the 2009 book 鈥�
- Mary Himmelstein, , postdoctoral fellow, University of Connecticut, studies masculinity
