Family Issues
« Previous EntriesThe Eroding (Ok, Eroded) Masculinity of the American Male
Thursday, July 8th, 2010By Luke Manley, MPH
When you reflect on what it means to be a Man, you probably think in much the same way as generations of men have before you. The tough Western cowboy, the dutiful soldier, or the heroic fireman. Chances are you don’t consider Adam Sandler’s Billy Madison, Seth McFarlane’s Peter Griffin, or any [...]
Paternity Leave: More than a policy
Monday, June 21st, 2010By Ramon P. Llamas, MPH, CHES
Imagine this: a father pushing his child in a stroller, fulfilling his duties as a father, seen as attractive and potentially “the new kind of manly.” Author Katrin Bennhold describes this new definition of masculinity in her article, “In Sweden, Men Can Have It All,” as a “most striking example [...]
Top Ten Surprises of New Fatherhood
Sunday, June 20th, 2010By Armin Brott
At some point not long after the baby is born, just about every new father gets hit with a sharp jolt of reality: he’s a father–with new responsibilities, new pressures, new expectations to live up to. For some of us, this seemingly basic little epiphany comes early, before we leave [...]
Part I: Passivity and the Male Psyche
Thursday, June 17th, 2010By John Lee
Passivity in men has been one of the least studied, discussed, and explained aspects of masculine psychology. Understanding passivity is an essential and important key to creating healthy relationships, increasing self-esteem and healing the bodies, minds, and spirits of men who are hurting or hurting [...]