IP0602 Masculinities, Power and the Myths of the "Good Guy"

Content Note: This episode discusses masculinity, power, and gender-based violence at a structural and analytical level. There are no graphic descriptions, but some themes may be challenging. Please take care of yourself while listening. Masculinity is often treated as a personality trait — something individual men have or don’t have, something that can be improved with better intentions. In this episode of Intersectional Psychology, we take a different approach. Drawing on feminist, decolonial, and African scholarship, we explore masculinity as a social structure — a hierarchy that organises power, normalises silence, and continues to shape institutions, relationships, and everyday life, even when men see themselves as “good people.” 🎁 Support the podcast and get exclusive bonus content at Patreon.com/IntersectionalPsychology. 🌈 If this episode resonates, please share it, rate the show, and send us your thoughts.  📄 Download a transcript of this episode on IntersectionalPsychology.com. ⏳ Chapter Timestamps 00:00:00 Pre-credit teaser  00:01:42 Land acknowledgement 00:02:10 Title credits: Masculinities, power, and the myths of the "Good Guy"? 00:02:32 Welcome and introduction 00:04:11 What do we mean by "masculinity"? 00:05:31 Hegemonic masculinity: The gold standard? 00:07:38 Complicit masculinity: The "good guys"? 00:09:44 Marginalised masculinity: Power without privilege 00:11:54 Subordinate masculinity: Policed and punished 00:13:59 Ratele and the decolonial turn 00:15:46 Violence, gender, and accountability 00:17:16 Alternative masculinities: Yes, they exist 00:21:30 End credits Stay connected 🔗 Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts 📮 Got feedback or questions? Reach out at @IntersectionalPsychology or IntersectionalPsychologyPod[@]gmail.com You can contribute to the Palestine Children's Relief Fund at https://www.pcrf.net/  See Privacy Policy at https://intersectionalpsychology.com/privacy-policy/