In episode 6 we discuss part 2 of how the patriarchy harms men.

Jay discusses his long standing issue of not being able to identify how he’s feeling. Katie continues an attempt to convince Jay that he has been harmed by the patriarchy and it isn’t by accident he can’t identify his feelings. At the end of the episode you find out has Jay been convinced that he’s a product of nature or nurture.

TW: Adult themes discussed including suicide.

Cited Sources & Resources:

https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/are_emotions_born_or_made

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RbX76n6A160

https://enseignerlegalite.com/en/early-childhood/gender-stereotypes-in-infants-and-toddlers/

https://www.gottman.com/blog/an-introduction-to-emotion-coaching/

https://www.drrachelglik.com/blog-posts/2018/6/18/the-strength-in-vulnerability-raising-sons-who-know-how-they-feel

https://www.touchstonemag.com/archives/article.php?id=16-05-024-v