How to (Hu)Man Up in Modern Society

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Men have largely lost their way in modern society. Our culture still prepares boys for manhood that is primarily based on the traditional roles of Hunter/Provider and Warrior/Protector from the Old World. These belief systems and behavior expectations</span><span style=color: rgba(32 33 36 1)>-</span><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>commonly known as toxic masculinity</span><span style=color: rgba(32 33 36 1)>-</span><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>once effectively protected our communities but are now creating significant problems of their own.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Toxic masculinity teaches boys to Man Up to be strong and independent. However this requires that males neglect the basic human needs of themselves and other community members</span><span style=color: rgba(32 33 36 1)>-</span><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>causing chronic illness addiction mental health issues and violence. The range of negative impacts for both Self and Community as a direct result of these expectations and belief systems is staggering and growing by the day.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>It does not have to be like this!</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The problems facing men in modern society are extensive but the keys to overcoming these obstacles lies within our genetic programming as social beings. All human beings are biologically designed to heal ourselves to heal each other and to meet our potential for personal growth in the safety of supportive relationships. The problem lies with the outdated expectations of traditional manhood which have not yet caught up with the health and wellness needs of men and women alike in modern society.</span></p><p><br></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>This book addresses solutions borrowed from research studies across a multidisciplinary approach</span><span style=color: rgba(32 33 36 1)>-</span><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>from Psychology Anthropology Religion and Philosophy</span><span style=color: rgba(32 33 36 1)>-</span><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>to show how a meaningful community-based lifestyle has always been the answer when it comes to health and wellness. Men must reintegrate this natural balance back into our Humanity to fulfill our sacred obligation as Providers Protectors and Guardians</span><span style=color: rgba(32 33 36 1)>-</span><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>servant leaders</span><span style=color: rgba(32 33 36 1)>-</span><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>of an emerging Global Community.</span></p><p><br></p>