The Masking Tapes
The Masking Tapes
Podcast Description
The Masking Tapes, hosted by Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe, dives into the rapidly shifting changes to gender norms, connections, and expectations. On this podcast, we listen to insights from everyday individuals, from fathers to sons, organizers to engineers, and those with the questions and some answers.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as grief, masculinity, and generational perspectives on manhood. Specific episodes include discussions on intentional grieving with Ryan Drysdale and the influence of compassion in masculinity with Oscar Romero. The content aims to unpack notions of male friendships and societal expectations across different generations.
The Masking Tapes, hosted by Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe, dives into the rapidly shifting changes to gender norms, connections, and expectations. On this podcast, we listen to insights from everyday individuals, from fathers to sons, organizers to engineers, and those with the questions and some answers.
On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina is joined by Charlie Sabgir, Director of Young Men Research Project, for a research-backed conversation about the Gen Z relationship recession.
Young Men Research Project is a nonprofit that researches political and social trends among young men. Sabgir writes about the changing storylines among young men today, both online and offline.
The two discuss relationship trends, influencers, the #MeToo movement’s impact on Gen Z, and the impact of politics on relationships
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Host and Producer: Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe
Sponsor: Root For Good
Studio: Open Gov Hub
1:42 Challenges of Being a Young Man Today
04:12 Changing Definitions of Masculinity
07:27 The Relationship Recession Among Young Men
09:55 Expectations and Barriers in Dating
13:05 The #MeToo Movement and Relationships
17:22 Political Divides and Dating Preferences
20:27 Aspirations for Fatherhood and Relationships
23:39 The Role of AI in Modern Relationships
Further Reading:
Gender Divide in Dating and Relationships
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