Interesting and thoughtful commentary Margo. My husband and I were having a discussion the other day about men’s perceptions of what women want in men. My husband said that when he was a teenager (in the 70s) he felt girls didn’t like the nice guy and only wanted the Bro type (much like that old bodybuilding ad you showed). I think this perception, in part,has helped to perpetuate toxic masculinity. Of course Zuck isn’t anywhere near as old as I am, in fact he is closer in age to my oldest kid. Which means he was raised by a boomer dad and mom, who maybe still subscribed to this antiquated mindset. Now I want to go and listen to this interview you mentioned. Thanks for addressing these issues. I’m glad we have a safe forum to express our thoughts in.
These are those archetypes/stereotypes I mention that definitely exist but are also stories we tell ourselves. I agree they inform our culture. I was a female teenager in the 70s…so I have some insights on that front. 🙂 This is an interesting and weird moment to be navigating. Lots of push and pull, for sure.
Interesting and thoughtful commentary Margo. My husband and I were having a discussion the other day about men’s perceptions of what women want in men. My husband said that when he was a teenager (in the 70s) he felt girls didn’t like the nice guy and only wanted the Bro type (much like that old bodybuilding ad you showed). I think this perception, in part,has helped to perpetuate toxic masculinity. Of course Zuck isn’t anywhere near as old as I am, in fact he is closer in age to my oldest kid. Which means he was raised by a boomer dad and mom, who maybe still subscribed to this antiquated mindset. Now I want to go and listen to this interview you mentioned. Thanks for addressing these issues. I’m glad we have a safe forum to express our thoughts in.
These are those archetypes/stereotypes I mention that definitely exist but are also stories we tell ourselves. I agree they inform our culture. I was a female teenager in the 70s…so I have some insights on that front. 🙂 This is an interesting and weird moment to be navigating. Lots of push and pull, for sure.
I love that! I hope this is it and that we make it through! Happy to have you and your voice here, my friend!