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Dominique Pelicot Sentenced to 20 Years: Examining the Psychological Factors Behind Rape

Published : Dec 19, 2024 19:17 IST - 5 MINS READ Warning: This text contains descriptions of sexual violence. However, studies show that rapists have some common characteristics: a lack of empathy narcissism feelings of hostility towards women Toxic masculinity Sherry Hamby, a research professor of psychology at the University of the South in the US State of Tennessee, told …

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1 week, 2 days ago

Despatch: The manly problem

Hindustan Times

New Delhi: The end of journalism is now a fashionable lament. The journalistic ordeal that the film hinges around, obviously inspired by the real-life case of the shooting of MidDay journalist Jyotirmoy Dey in Mumbai in broad daylight a few years ago, has less clarity and heart in the story than the man at the heart of the drama: Joy …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Rashmika Mandanna defends toxic masculinity in Pushpa 2, Animal: It's human nature

India Today

Actor Rashmika Mandanna’s portrayal as the love interest of two male characters—Ranvijay and Pushpa Raj —has sparked discussions about her acceptance of the toxic masculinity depicted by these roles. In Animal, her character Geetanjali, and in Pushpa 2, her character Srivalli, are shown in love with alpha males who epitomise dominant masculinity. Expanding on the depiction of toxic masculinity in …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Power-tripping with 'Pushpa'

New Indian Express

Pushpa 2: The Rule much like its predecessor has proven to be a box office behemoth while being entirely problematic in its unabashed celebration of toxic masculinity despite pretensions to the contrary. While enjoyable thanks to the towering talent of Allu Arjun playing Pushpa with his indefatigable charisma and the entertaining antics of Fahadh Faasil, who can play the villainous …

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2 weeks, 2 days ago

Young men are making risky bets on crypto and politics—and raking it in right now

Live Mint

Byron Hayes has lost so much money on meme stocks, crypto and betting that he goes by the name Financial Failure on online forums. “I feel like I’ve finally made the right decision in life," says Hayes, 34, who works as a software developer for a cybersecurity company. Investing influencers Alex Monahan, 28, bought crypto and started betting on sports …

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2 weeks, 6 days ago

Shahid Kapoor Talks About Portraying Kabir Singh 'Authentically', Says 'Girls Fall In Love With Guys Like That'

ABP News

New Delhi: One of Shahid Kapoor's most iconic performances was playing the complex and flawed character of ‘Kabir Singh’. Shahid Kapoor Reflects on Kabir Singh’s Controversial Character Talking to Faye D'Souza, Shahid admitted that many of Kabir Singh's deeds were "unacceptable," but he stood by the film's portrayal of the real-life character. When questioned whether films can change people's attitudes …

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3 weeks ago

New Helen Garner book The Season uses football to create a tender portrait of youthful masculinity

ABC

"Beyond a certain age women become invisible in public spaces," Helen Garner wrote in her 2016 essay, The Insults of Age. While it's hard to imagine anyone ignoring Garner — one of Australia's most respected authors — she leans into the invisibility of old age in her latest book, The Season, an account of her grandson's season playing under-16s football …

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Daniel Craig says his ‘biggest reservation’ while playing James Bond was the ‘construct of masculinity’

Hindustan Times

Actor Daniel Craig recently opened up about one of his main concerns while portraying the iconic MI6 agent, James Bond, over the course of five films. Reflecting on his 15-year tenure as the suave spy, Daniel revealed that the societal expectations tied to masculinity were among his "biggest reservations" about stepping into the role, as per Deadline. Daniel Craig's ‘biggest …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Naked men looking awkward: How artist Christina A. West plays with poses of power

LA Times

A model poses on a pedestral by artist Christina A. On opening day of the exhibition, a nude model in his late 40s clambered on each ceramic sculpture and struck a series of poses — kneeling, sprawling, walking in what West calls a “strut” pose. A model poses awkwardly on one of Christina A. West’s pedestals in “Strut,” an American …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Why these high school boys care about ‘healthy masculinity’

CNN

Portland, Oregon CNN — Get inspired by a weekly roundup on living well, made simple. “For me this club is an affinity group, a place where I can talk about things I don’t talk about anywhere else,” said high school senior Hamza Akalin, 18. “If young men can embrace those parts of their identity, they can let in authenticity for …

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3 weeks, 1 day ago

Young men struggling with ‘toxic masculinity’ could face greater mental health risks, says new study

Hindustan Times

A Swiss study found that men who identify with traditional male norms strongly are at a higher risk of suicide. Strain of keeping up to the traditional ‘male ideal’ The study from the University of Zurich elaborated on how traditional gender norms emphasizing strength, independence, and emotional control create dangerous psychological strain. Fearing that sharing vulnerabilities will make them seem …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Masculinity crisis: How movies, TV, and entertainment are failing young men.

Slate

Are young men … OK? According to the National Research Group—an international strategy firm that conducts studies relating to the entertainment and technology industries—we’re facing a “masculinity crisis” in which “today’s boys and young men are being fed contradictory cultural signals about masculinity.” NRG raises and explores this cultural siren in a recent study titled “Hero Complex,” for which the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

'Your career is forever': Right-wing co-founder of The Federalist pleads to senators

Raw Story

Co-founder of The Federalist and far-right commentator Ben Domenech is telling Republican Senators that if they approve former Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, they'll own the decision forever. Domenech, who is married to former Sen. John McCain's daughter Meghan, recalled Sen. Markwayne Mullin's allegations that Gaetz boasted to him of his exploits. "Every Republican in Washington has an opinion …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defense secretary: Perfect symbol of phony MAGA masculinity

Salon

When considering the reasons why Donald Trump picked a Fox News blowhard to run the near-trillion-dollar U.S. military, it's important to remember that our TV-addicted president-elect favors a strong jawline over concerns like skills or experience. One does not need to be a big fan of war to find it disgusting that Trump calls people "suckers and losers" for the …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Abhay Deol says Anurag Kashyap's Dev D glamourised alcohol and drug addiction: 'Idea was to call out toxic masculinity'

Hindustan Times

Abhay Deol recently spoke about Anurag Kashyap's Dev D normalising drugs and alcohol. Abhay Deol recently said that Anurag Kashyap's Dev D glamourised substance abuse. Abhay Deol on Dev D glamourising drugs Abhay, while speaking about Dev D stated that, “That’s why Dev D came to me; the idea was to call out his toxic masculinity and empower the women. …

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1 month, 1 week ago

What does it mean to be a man, according to ‘Try Guy’ Ash Perez

CNN

CNN — Ash Perez recently tried some new things. “I’m having these weird moments that feel almost like I’m traveling in a foreign country, and I like have to learn a whole new language,” Perez said. “Being in this series with Ash was kind of a form of therapy where you stopped and actually reflected.” It is normal for anyone, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

What does it mean to be a man, according to ‘Try Guy’ Ash Perez

CNN

CNN — Ash Perez recently tried some new things. “I’m having these weird moments that feel almost like I’m traveling in a foreign country, and I like have to learn a whole new language,” Perez said. “Being in this series with Ash was kind of a form of therapy where you stopped and actually reflected.” It is normal for anyone, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Selena Gomez's boyfriend Benny Blanco has made People's Sexiest Man of the Year list - and people are very confused

Daily Mail

If you think of any Hollywood heartthrob, they’ll no doubt have appeared in People’s Sexiest Man of the Year issue. But few inclusions have caused as much furore as last night’s reveal, when People announced Selena Gomez’s boyfriend, Benny Blanco, would feature in the 2024 list. — Brittany Venti 🐿️ 🦝 ❤️ November 11, 2024 Others suggested his girlfriend, Selena, …

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1 month, 1 week ago

India: A global leader in seafaring gender equality

Hindustan Times

In the vast expanse of the world's oceans, a quiet revolution is taking shape. Women are breaking barriers in seafaring roles, marking an essential change for the industry’s evolution in the 21st century. Notably, Indian women make up a substantial part of Maersk's global female seafarers, positioning India as a leader with over 350 female seafarers in its ranks. Maersk’s …

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1 month, 1 week ago

Doctor Explains | Loneliness now a mental health epidemic, needs to be tackled to avert social disaster

Firstpost

Loneliness is now a mental health epidemic and is pushing young adults, particularly young men, towards extremism and anti-social behaviour that needs to be tackled urgently to avert a social disaster in the making Young people are now lonelier than ever — and young men are the loneliest. “Loneliness among young persons, particularly among young men, in itself has become …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

A comic, Trump and Alpha Male walk into an election

LA Times

Alpha Male has won. That was followed by Alpha Male diatribes on book banning, the Black “Little Mermaid,” Trump’s mug shot, ruminations on Hunter Biden’s laptop and swipes at President Biden, whom he calls “Papa Long Hugs.” Brent Terhune channels his character Alpha Male in a video rant from his car in Greenwood, Ind. Trump’s recent victory is “a shocking …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Trump’s win: The image, message and moment

Al Jazeera

Trump’s victory was as much about the political context as it was about the media moment. Donald Trump’s shock victory in the United States election this week revealed fundamental flaws with the Democratic Party establishment, the news outlets in its corner and how they approach the voting public. Contributors: Adolfo Franco – Republican Strategist Natasha Lennard – Columnist, The Intercept …

1 month, 2 weeks ago

Now woke scientists say toy advert jingles are SEXIST and reinforce 'rigid gender norms' - so, do YOU think these commercials are offensive?

Daily Mail

Toy advert jingles are sexist and reinforce 'rigid gender norms', woke scientists claim. Researchers claim that the sounds used in many toy commercials are influencing the way children perceive masculinity and femininity. Pictured: the NERF Ultra One Motorised Blaster advert The findings come at a time when advertising regulations in the UK are evolving to address harmful gender stereotypes, the …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Voters with a female governor vote to keep ‘him’ in the state constitution

NPR

Voters with a female governor vote to keep ‘him’ in the state constitution toggle caption Screenshot by NPR/South Dakota State Historical Society South Dakota’s constitution has dozens of references to men holding the highest offices in the state, as in, “He shall have power” and “the duties of his office.” But the state also has women holding some of its …

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Dominique Pelicot Sentenced to 20 Years: Examining the Psychological Factors Behind Rape

Despatch: The manly problem

Rashmika Mandanna defends toxic masculinity in Pushpa 2, Animal: It's human nature

Power-tripping with 'Pushpa'

Young men are making risky bets on crypto and politics—and raking it in right now

Shahid Kapoor Talks About Portraying Kabir Singh 'Authentically', Says 'Girls Fall In Love With Guys Like That'

New Helen Garner book The Season uses football to create a tender portrait of youthful masculinity

Daniel Craig says his ‘biggest reservation’ while playing James Bond was the ‘construct of masculinity’

Naked men looking awkward: How artist Christina A. West plays with poses of power

Why these high school boys care about ‘healthy masculinity’

Young men struggling with ‘toxic masculinity’ could face greater mental health risks, says new study

Masculinity crisis: How movies, TV, and entertainment are failing young men.

'Your career is forever': Right-wing co-founder of The Federalist pleads to senators

Fox News host Pete Hegseth as defense secretary: Perfect symbol of phony MAGA masculinity

Abhay Deol says Anurag Kashyap's Dev D glamourised alcohol and drug addiction: 'Idea was to call out toxic masculinity'

What does it mean to be a man, according to ‘Try Guy’ Ash Perez

What does it mean to be a man, according to ‘Try Guy’ Ash Perez

Selena Gomez's boyfriend Benny Blanco has made People's Sexiest Man of the Year list - and people are very confused

India: A global leader in seafaring gender equality

Doctor Explains | Loneliness now a mental health epidemic, needs to be tackled to avert social disaster

A comic, Trump and Alpha Male walk into an election

Trump’s win: The image, message and moment

Now woke scientists say toy advert jingles are SEXIST and reinforce 'rigid gender norms' - so, do YOU think these commercials are offensive?

Voters with a female governor vote to keep ‘him’ in the state constitution