Young men are failing as never before - academically, socially and sexually. But why is this so? What are the implications? And what needs to be done about it before it's too late? Philip Zimbardo and co-writer Nikita Coulombe examine the modern meltdown of manhood and how this is manifest in the lives of young men today. They consider such factors as absent fathers, and legislation favouring women, which contribute to many men lacking social skills and direction in their lives. Most controversially, Zimbardo argues that ...
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Young men are failing as never before - academically, socially and sexually. But why is this so? What are the implications? And what needs to be done about it before it's too late? Philip Zimbardo and co-writer Nikita Coulombe examine the modern meltdown of manhood and how this is manifest in the lives of young men today. They consider such factors as absent fathers, and legislation favouring women, which contribute to many men lacking social skills and direction in their lives. Most controversially, Zimbardo argues that readily available hardcore pornography and exciting gaming realities provide digital alternatives that are less demanding and far more appealing for many than sex, sports and social interaction in the real world. Immersion in these alternative realms is playing havoc with these boys' cognitive development, their ability to concentrate and their social development, allowing girls to excel in the real world where social skills are a source of success. By illuminating the symptoms and causes of these gloomy trends, Zimbardo and Coulombe shed light on how we arrived at this state of affairs and, most significantly, what the solutions might be.
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Very Good. 8vo-over 7¾-9¾" tall. pp. 330. Book in excellent clean condition, pages unmarked. Pre-read but very carefully. Cover has slight curling at corners. A timely and important examination of how technology has affected-and, the author contends-damaged boys and young men. The authors show how masculinity is in meltdown-its symptoms including excessive gaming and porn use, disillusionment and drug takings. They argue that alternative realities created by digital technologies are often found to be less demanding and more rewarding by young men growing up in a challenging world-but they warp their perspective on sex, stunt their ability to socialize and discourage them from taking up life's possibilities in the real world. Crucially the authors offer possible solutions-which will need all parts of society to be involved and take up the challenge.
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