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🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Trump and the Olympic Champions: The Brotherhood of Masculinity

The article critiques the association of U.S. ice hockey players with Donald Trump, linking the sport's culture to homophobia and misogyny.

Feb 26 • 11:44 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
National & Local

"In Shape!": Survival School Leader Oskars Špickopfs - About Extreme Situations and Masculinity #23

Oskars Špickopfs discusses the importance of father-son relationships and his transformation of outdoor activities into survival training programs.

Feb 25 • 02:10 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Björn Wiman: With the dismissal of Trump, the USA's women's team shows what the men's hockey team lacks

The article discusses the contrasting reactions of the USA's men's and women's hockey teams to comments made by Donald Trump after the men's Olympic final, highlighting issues of masculinity and sports culture.

Feb 24 • 10:32 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Oksana Pikul Shocked by Messages from Unknown Men: 'You Show How Weak You Are'

Oksana Pikul expressed her disappointment in receiving degrading messages from unknown men regarding her choices, highlighting the weakness behind such behavior.

Feb 23 • 11:57 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Kristofer Ahlström: The War Minister is Strutting – but is Weak at the Bench Press

Kristofer Ahlström critiques U.S. War Minister Pete Hegseth for promoting a strong fitness image that has been revealed to be fabricated, reflecting broader concerns about masculinity among political leaders.

Feb 23 • 11:32 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
National & Local

Insufficient evidence in court that the Kaunas resident lost his 'health and masculinity': the accident perpetrator was acquitted

A court acquitted a young driver responsible for an accident in Kaunas, citing insufficient evidence that the victim's health had deteriorated after the incident.

Feb 22 • 18:05 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Life & Tech

Are Women More Empathetic than Men? What Science Says

Scientific research is challenging long-standing gender stereotypes about empathy and opening new ways of thinking about masculinity.

Feb 21 • 20:26 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

Terje Sporsem became a father at 20 and a grandfather at 39: - We are on a fine line between sect and family

Comedian Terje Sporsem shares insights from his experience of fatherhood and the pressures faced by men reaching middle age.

Feb 21 • 18:30 UTC
🇳🇴 Aftenposten
National & Local

The successful artist is personal in a new book: - It's outdated to claim that men don't talk about feelings

Norwegian artist Sverre Bjertnæs discusses the emotional landscape of men in his new book, addressing themes of grief and the importance of living fully after loss.

Feb 21 • 15:19 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Manliness of Goodness

The article discusses the disparity in sexual satisfaction between men and women, highlighting a troubling trend in male behavior linked to power figures.

Feb 20 • 23:05 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Beautiful at Any Cost: How a 20-year-old Streamer Teaches Men That Only Their Appearance Matters

A young streamer, known as Clavicular, promotes the idea that male attractiveness is crucial for success, prompting discussions about beauty standards and plastic surgery.

Feb 20 • 09:06 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

10/3 podcast: How a culture of silence thrived in Canadian hockey

The episode features a conversation about systemic issues in Canadian junior hockey, particularly focusing on sexual abuse and the culture of silence surrounding it.

Feb 19 • 17:23 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
Life & Tech

Strindberg is tired of the eternal positioning of Stockholm men

August Strindberg expresses a desire for solitude while criticizing the rigid masculinity in contemporary society.

Feb 19 • 13:04 UTC
🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A Utopia of Kindness Displayed in an Era of Inability to Love

The Netflix drama 'Is This Love Translatable?' highlights the evolution of romantic comedy and offers an alternative vision of masculinity during a time when traditional romantic relationships are challenged.

Feb 19 • 10:25 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Hollywood actor tells Rogan that participation trophy culture has become a crisis in America

Joe Rogan and actor Michael Jai White discuss how America's culture of participation trophies is contributing to a masculinity crisis.

Feb 19 • 02:00 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Actor Michael Jai White warns America is ‘not making men anymore’

Michael Jai White asserts that American boys are becoming too soft and that American masculinity is being undermined, especially as non-Americans often portray American alpha males in films.

Feb 19 • 00:15 UTC
🌍 RFI Afrique (FR)
National & Local

"Obi Is A Boy" by Nigerian Dika Ofoma: "There is not just one way to be a man"

Nigerian filmmaker Dika Ofoma discusses his short film 'Obi Is A Boy,' which explores the complexities of masculinity and queer identity.

Feb 18 • 16:41 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

‘Iceland’, by Manuel Vilas: the marital breakup of a sad and pretentious Spanish man

The novel 'Islandia' by Manuel Vilas explores a man's painful divorce, reflecting on masculinity and emotional turmoil.

Feb 18 • 04:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

Netflix's new Louis Theroux doc will be a must-watch after Adolescence

Louis Theroux's new documentary, 'Inside the Manosphere', explores contemporary masculinity and the men's rights movement.

Feb 17 • 19:59 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Comedian Josh James reveals the sweet way Catherine Tate's nan inspired sketches

Comedian Josh James discusses how his upbringing in Essex and Catherine Tate's nan character have influenced his work.

Feb 17 • 13:28 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

Kristofer Ahlström: The Fight Clubs are Men's Equivalent to OnlyFans

Kristofer Ahlström argues that men's fight clubs represent a commodification of masculinity similar to how women's bodies are commodified on platforms like OnlyFans.

Feb 16 • 14:56 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

Podcast: Matti Rönkä Changed His Appearance – Made a Stark Observation

Ex-news anchor Matti Rönkä discusses men's hairiness and hairlessness in a podcast, highlighting the changing beauty standards for men.

Feb 16 • 08:23 UTC
🇨🇿 Deník N
Life & Tech

Adam Ernest: I Speak Vulgarity, Lift Weights, and Like to Grunt. Can I Be All That and a Feminist? I Can!

Actor Adam Ernest discusses the balance between traditional masculinity and feminism in a candid interview.

Feb 16 • 05:30 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
National & Local

Podcast: Matti Rönkä was puzzled by the intimate craze of young men: 'Really foreign thought'

Former newscaster Matti Rönkä expresses his confusion regarding the grooming habits of young men in a podcast discussion.

Feb 15 • 19:24 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Bill Maher sympathizes with young men who struggle with dating, but tells them to grow up

Bill Maher addresses the challenges young men face in dating, advising them to introspect and grow despite societal pressures regarding masculinity.

Feb 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Epstein and the Manosphere: The Legacy of Angry Boys

The article discusses how Jeffrey Epstein's case has influenced the Manosphere, a community of frustrated men, and how their perception of Epstein reveals complex attitudes towards power and victimhood.

Feb 15 • 07:15 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Murder of Children to Punish Women Revives Logic of 'Male Honor'

The article discusses the violent repercussions faced by women in cases of divorce, particularly highlighting the extreme actions of men who commit violence against their own children as a means to hurt their former partners.

Feb 14 • 23:00 UTC
🇮🇳 Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

The film 'Assi' by Taapsee will send chills down your spine, forcing you to think about the story of a rape victim

The film 'Assi', directed by Anubhav Sinha and featuring Taapsee Pannu, presents a gripping narrative based on the real-life accounts of rape victims in India, aiming to provoke societal reflection on masculinity and the pervasive issue of sexual violence.

Feb 14 • 10:46 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

And you, how do you flirt?

The article discusses the sexual harassment issues, the situation of young people, and the need for a robust discussion on heterosexual masculinity in Spain.

Feb 14 • 04:30 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

South Africa: South African Social Media Reveals Contested Battle Over Masculine Norms

A new study highlights the ongoing debates about masculinity in South Africa, reflecting the changing norms and pressures men face in society.

Feb 13 • 07:24 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

"What does it matter who I sleep with": Are sexually ambiguous men the metrosexuals of 2026?

The article explores the evolving concept of masculinity in the context of sexually ambiguous men resembling the metrosexual trend of earlier decades.

Feb 13 • 04:30 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

The Men Who Didn't Go to Therapy: On Eli Benes' New Novel

The article discusses the impact of a new novel by Eli Benes, titled 'The Men Who Didn't Go to Therapy', exploring themes of mental health and societal expectations.

Feb 13 • 04:01 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
Life & Tech

Why can we speak harshly and laugh at men's bodies?

This article discusses societal norms around body image and the acceptance of harsh language and jokes directed at men.

Feb 12 • 21:13 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

On the Death of James Van Der Beek: 'He Was One of the Good Ones'

James Van Der Beek, known for his role in 'Dawson's Creek,' has died at 48, prompting heartfelt tributes from fans and colleagues.

Feb 12 • 13:03 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

AMOG craze raises concern - 20-year-old aiming for 'alpha male' status in a dangerous way

A young American man, Braden Peters, is promoting harmful practices for looksmaxxing, drawing comparisons to controversial figure Andrew Tate.

Feb 11 • 18:15 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Jakub Jablonský: The producer told me that family is not a commitment. I had a fight with him

Jakub Jablonský discusses the challenges of fatherhood and the pressures of balancing it with his acting career in a recent podcast.

Feb 11 • 17:00 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Pantelis Flatsousis in VIMA: 'I am concerned about the hatred for everything else, new, different'

A new theatrical production explores themes of reality, violence, masculinity, social exclusion, and the crisis of democracy through a hybrid format.

Feb 11 • 16:20 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Marius appealed to 'joke' and boys' talk - Sent disgusting messages about a young woman

Marius Borg Høiby is facing trial for multiple crimes, including the sending of derogatory messages about a young woman to a male friend.

Feb 11 • 15:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Bad Bunny and the masculinity we want

Bad Bunny continues to make history in the music industry by becoming the first Latin artist to win Album of the Year at the Grammys and by performing at the Super Bowl halftime show, emphasizing cultural pride and social issues.

Feb 10 • 21:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
Life & Tech

This Is the Male Appearance That Attracts Women – The Results May Surprise You

A new study reveals surprising traits in male appearance that attract women, challenging common stereotypes.

Feb 10 • 16:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Who will regret raising their hand to her?

The campaign for the launch of the National Pact Brazil against Femicide effectively chooses to engage men in discussions about masculinity and violence without exploiting images of battered women.

Feb 9 • 15:59 UTC
🇳🇬 Punch
National & Local

Why vasectomy remains hard sell for Nigerian men

The article explores the challenges and societal perceptions surrounding vasectomy among Nigerian men, illustrated by the personal experience of a father witnessing a cesarean section.

Feb 8 • 01:11 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'Masters of the Universe' reboot director says villain Skeletor is the 'embodiment of toxic masculinity'

The director of the 'Masters of the Universe' reboot, Travis Knight, describes Skeletor as a representation of toxic masculinity in an interview.

Feb 7 • 19:35 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Did you want to kiss them, or maybe you wanted to see them kiss each other?

The article reflects on the paradoxical masculinity of boybands, exploring their role in teenage fantasies of intimacy and desire during the 1990s.

Feb 7 • 17:46 UTC
🇩🇰 Politiken
National & Local

Robbie Williams is the great ghost in the Take That documentary

The article explores the significance of Robbie Williams in the Take That documentary, highlighting his impact on the boyband phenomenon in the 1990s.

Feb 7 • 17:46 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Mertz on 'Alpha Men': 'We men suffer from these false ideals of masculinity just as much'

Comedian Aurel Mertz discusses the issues surrounding masculinity and societal expectations in his new book focused on the Manosphere.

Feb 7 • 11:09 UTC
🇲🇽 Milenio (ES)
Sports

"If you talk about emotions, you are weak": The construction of masculinity in American football and sports

The article discusses how the Super Bowl represents a ritual of male power and the ideal of masculinity celebrated in American sports.

Feb 6 • 21:39 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Why is everyone talking about this series? Therapists: It changes the view on love and masculinity

Therapists are discussing the cultural impact of the Canadian drama 'Heated Rivalry', which challenges stereotypes and portrays genuine intimacy through the love story of two fictional hockey players.

Feb 6 • 16:00 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

This is really about "toxic masculinity"

The article discusses the concept of toxic masculinity in the context of Jeffrey Epstein's network, questioning how Western-educated men in the 21st century deemed it acceptable to exploit young women.

Feb 6 • 11:14 UTC
🇱🇻 TVNET
Life & Tech

The Price of Men: What Society Pays for Them Living Less and Silently?

The article discusses the growing discourse around the crisis of masculinity, highlighted by Professor Scott Galloway's new book, which presents alarming statistics about men's mental health and social challenges.

Feb 5 • 22:01 UTC

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