Ep 126: How Traditional Masculine Ideology is Killing Men with Dr. Ronald Levant

Hola amigos! Welcome back!How does traditional masculinity affect you? Dr. Ronald Levant explains how the dominant traditional norms are killing men and creating violence in America. This is not an attack; this is a call to help men break free from harm.Highlights of this episode:Masculine normsMen’s behaviors and healthMen and their emotions Anger and heart diseaseHelping menFor this Episode: Let’s be sure to define traditional masculinity first.  What tradition are we referring to? The dominant tradition in America is defined as American born, white, cis-gender (male), heterosexual, Christian, and an able-bodied person. This is the standard of what all men are held to in America.  Masculinity is used synonymously as male with a Y chromosome. In psychology, Dr. Levant and his colleagues have a different understanding - that masculinity is a gender norm, built by social norms, the unwritten rules of society. Dr. Levant defines masculinity as harmful.  Masculinity norm is obligatory, meaning it’s morally required and demanded from all males. Masculinity is oppressive because it upholds the patriarchy structure, which others women and any other groups outside the masculine social norm characteristics.  Masculinity was examined by multiple characteristics and was associated with negative outcomes. And a short list of benefits.  Men have a difficult time expressing their emotions. The inability to recognize emotions and their subtleties and textures is called alexithymia. How do you communicate your feelings to others to be understood, accepted, or acknowledged?  David hopes this helps any men struggling with their health or helps the women trying to help their men.Where do I go from here?If you like this episode, then download the show wherever you listen to your podcasts at Apple, Spotify, Stitcher, Google, iHeartRadio, Castbox, etc!Hit that subscribe button so you won’t miss another episode. Big Ask: Leave a Review! Please, take a few minutes and leave me a review on your podcast app. Each review helps other listeners find the podcast, which provides me with the ability to continue bring you unique content. So spread the love. Loss for words? Just write what you like about the show.Share the show with friends.If you want to work with us, schedule an appointment or a free 15-minute discovery call. Explore our website and click Schedule an Appointment. Or, reach us by email [email protected] or phone 678-568-4717.Once again, I greatly appreciate you for listening and supporting my show. Remember, it really only takes One Small Bite to start transforming your life. Chop the diet mentality; Fuel Your Body; and Nourish Your Soul!