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The Why Factor: Why do we need to talk about men?

Why do we need to talk about Men?

25/11/2019 GMT

Why do we need to talk about men?

BBC World Service - The Why Factor, Why do we need to talk about men?

Michael Blastland investigates talk of a crisis in masculinity.

How the so-called ”man box” can inform male behaviour. We delve into the box to reveal its contents.

Many men believe their gender is under siege from a welter of criticism about male attitudes and behaviours. Not everyone accepts the idea of a masculinity crisis, but this programme looks at the concept of the “man box” – a set of attitudes and assumptions which many males struggle to deal with. Artist Grayson Perry joins the discussion.   

Presenter: Michael Blastland
Producer: Anna Meisel
Editor: Andy Smith


(Photo: James Mace, Barber. Credit: Ian Burt)

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