Philip Zimbardo: The demise of guys?

http://www.ted.com Psychologist Philip Zimbardo asks, "Why are boys struggling?" He shares some stats (lower graduation rates, greater worries about intimacy and relationships) and suggests a few reasons -- and he asks for your help! Watch his talk, then take his short 10-question survey: http://on.ted.com/PZSurvey

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[TheChallenger2011]

The first physical & psychological sexual experience that many males experience occurs the first week of life. .

Trust is established for newborns early on, especially with the mother but quickly changes for some infant boys when they are taken away to have their genitalia modified and cut.

Rightfully infant girls are protected by law from genital cutting (all 4 classified forms) even though some cultures claim it as a "religious rite" of parents.

Clear form of gender discrimination.

[1FastCltypeS]

smart phone = mobile porn!.lol

50 porn vids per week???

those are some horny ass kids..lol

[youngice6004]

@Missbeansontoast This isn't about the victimization of men it's about the negative impact of technology, like TV and internet. It is affecting men more negatively than women & the data is reflecting that. Women are growing more powerful in the work force because labour positions, which men are innately better at, are dwindling due to outsourcing & a changing economy. Social skills and education are more valuable in today's world, and men are losing theirs. That's what this is about.

[KiwiDillan]

I wanna read the comments but they are all paragraghs in response to each other...

[MrTomSmoke]

It's funny, because going through the comments a vast majority of commentators who disagree with mister Zimbardo are, surprisingly enough, of the female persuasion.

Apparently they know better what is wrong (or not wrong) with guys than guys themselves.

Although to be honest I can understand their point of view since given a random feminist lecture I would probably act just as they do.

[firstofthecouncil]

@Missbeansontoast You implied that. Whilst you may not have stated it explicitly, it comes across like that. As a gamer (who, yes, like most guys, 'wanks' on occasion) about to enter into university, with three part-time jobs in two colleges and a theatre, I find the notion that some woman would 'settle' for me amusing. Any woman that would only 'settle' for me isn't one that I'd settle for. I don't 'settle' for someone that you're spending your life with. How ridiculous would that be?! ;)

[rut8888]

@Missbeansontoast

You said most woman are opting out on marriage because they dont want to settle for a video playing wanker.

You're right, that sounds much more nuanced

[Missbeansontoast]

@rut8888 It sounds like you are stating that, because I didn't. Get your head examined.

[rut8888]

@Missbeansontoast

stating that all men are simpletons who only like porn and video games, now thats a clear slice of reality

[Missbeansontoast]

@rut8888 "Most woman lack reflective qualities" is incorrect slander; what is the difference?

[rut8888]

@Missbeansontoast

I may be a victim of bad logic but I dont resort to petty name calling.