Male Privilege: The Impact on Raising Children

From birth, many boys are taught that to be a man you have to be competitive and emotionally tough and that vulnerability is a women's domain. How we socialise our children around privilege and entitlement impacts our society tremendously. Even in the most emotionally resourced families, boys and girls often see gender inequality constantly feeding into their subconscious through media, movies and books. This is the basis for what is referred to as male privilege. In this episode, we explore what it mean to be raising children in this culture. Sean Tonnet speaks with Luke Addinsall: therapist, consultant, facilitator and specialist in Mens Issues, whose work with men and families is changing our view on Masculinity and fathering.

List of references (eg book titles/websites mentioned)
1. Manhood - Steve Biddulph https://itunes.apple.com/au/podcast/the-new-manhood/id1293479152?mt=2
2. Tony Porter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td1PbsV6B80
3. Jackson Katz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KTvSfeCRxe8


First aired on 99.9 BayFM Byron Bay on Monday 5 February 2018.

Presenter: Sean Tonnet
Copyright PBB Media 2018

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