The Crisis of Traditional Masculinity

Ben Shapiro explores the decline of traditional masculinity in America, attributing it to the lack of fathers in homes, the government's role as a father figure, and the decline of religious observance. He argues that without proper guidance, boys revert to their primal instincts, leading to aggression and conflict. Shapiro contrasts this view with Peggy Orenstein's perspective, who believes that boys today hold egalitarian views about girls but still struggle with masculinity.