Mothers play a vital role in the development of their son’s perception of what it is to be a “man.” A popular belief regarding the mother-son dynamic that influenced psychoanalytic theory during the 20th century–the Oedipus complex–is no longer an accepted concept. However, I don’t doubt that there are some children who wish to be […]
The debate over whether gender is a biological or social construct continues to dominate conversations, especially regarding what it means to be masculine in the 21st century. Although boys are still treated differently than girls, this gendering process is not as strongly supported by parents today as it was 30 years ago. Modern Men and […]
It’s no secret that most people make and then break their New Year’s resolution. There are plenty of worthy suggestions from the Internet and self-help books that help provide a step-by-step plan; however, these resources often times ignore the unconscious reasons why we often fail to fulfill our New Year’s resolutions. There is value and […]
