Advertisement

International Men's Day with Brent Pope & Keith Walsh

Today, November 19th, is International Men's Day, which aims to celebrate the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities. But according to a recent Men’s Attitudes Now (MAN) Survey, based on the ‘Man Box’ concept – that is,...

Share this article

10.43 19 Nov 2022


International Men's Day with Brent Pope & Keith Walsh


Listen to this episode


Share this article

10.43 19 Nov 2022


Today, November 19th, is International Men's Day, which aims to celebrate the positive value men bring to the world, their families, and communities.

But according to a recent Men’s Attitudes Now (MAN) Survey, based on the ‘Man Box’ concept – that is, a defined set of socially conditioned characteristics and behaviours seen as typifying a ‘real’ man - men and boys tend to adhere to these traits to avoid ridicule, violence, and social exclusion.

To discuss this and what it even means to be a man, Anton is joined by Brent Pope, rugby analyst and mental health advocate, alongside writer and broadcaster, Keith Walsh.


Read more about

The Anton Savage Show

Related Episodes

Assisted Dying Bill fails to b...

00:04:34

Assisted Dying Bill fails to become law in the UK

The Hard Shoulder

00:04:34


Are cyclists facing a “safety...

00:10:56

Are cyclists facing a “safety crisis”? - Henry McKean Reports

The Hard Shoulder

00:10:56


Spotify turns 20 - how did it...

00:07:51

Spotify turns 20 - how did it change the music industry?

The Hard Shoulder

00:07:51


Wood Quay office to get €10 mi...

00:09:04

Wood Quay office to get €10 million refurbish before move in 2029

The Hard Shoulder

00:09:04