A Mother's Role Fighting the Patriarchy
Sons of Patriarchy
Peter Bell & Sarah Bader
4.2 • 649 Ratings
🗓️ 20 April 2026
⏱️ 60 minutes
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Summary
Media inquiries: https://www.sonsofpatriarchy.com/contact
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Website: sonsofpatriarchy.com
Email us: contact@sonsofpatriarchy.com
Ruth Whippman:
Website: https://www.ruthwhippman.com
Substack: https://ruthwhippman.substack.com
Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B01DZBL8LK
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ruthwhippman/
Summary
This episode explores the complex landscape of masculinity, gender norms, and societal pressures through an in-depth conversation with Ruth Whippman. We discuss how cultural narratives shape male identity, the impact of patriarchy, and ways to foster emotional health and connection among boys and men.
Takeaways
- The impact of the Me Too movement on perceptions of masculinity
- How societal pressures create impossible standards for boys and men
- The role of gender socialization from childhood
- The influence of online communities and forums on male identity
- Strategies for fostering emotional intelligence and connection in boys and men
Keywords
masculinity, gender norms, patriarchy, emotional health, boyhood, societal pressures, gender stereotypes, mental health, masculinity standards, emotional connection
Transcript
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| 1:03.7 | a podcast devoted to understanding how men and women get caught up in the systems of patriarchy, Christian nationalism, and the far right. For years, these have been on the French, but now they're mainstream. They've |
| 1:14.6 | come from places like Moscow, Idaho, and are influencing churches, families, schools, marriages, |
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