Ruth Whippman
@ruthwhippman
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Writer @nytimes etc, author of BOYMOM/ BOYMUM @penguinrandom (US) @quercusbooks (UK )SUBSTACK: I BLAME SOCIETY
Joined May 2011
My new book, BOYMOM, Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity, about boyhood and raising boys as a feminist in this fraught cultural moment, is out now and you can order it from your preferred place here: https://t.co/VFpSKcPAFj
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Combining painfully honest memoir, cultural analysis, and reporting, BoyMom is a humorous and heartbreaking deep dive into the complexities of raising boys in our fraught political moment....
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Really loved this convo with @jonfavs and @ruthwhippman about masculinity, fatherhood and parenting, friendship, and more on the Offline podcast:
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Good to be featured in this piece for @TheAtlantic about the “undernurture” of boys- something I write about in my book, Boymom.
The idea that boys should be raised to be “tough” is resurgent in American culture. But that attitude, @drjcoleman writes, conflicts with research showing that to thrive, boys really need more affectionate care:
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My newest article for @TheAtlantic about what raising boys. With quotes from @ruthwhippman, @StephanieCoontz, @Steven_Mintz, @bjrisman, @Phil_Cowan, @CCF_Families, @PenguinBooks, @MPGKeynoteAgent
The idea that boys should be raised to be “tough” is resurgent in American culture. But that attitude, @drjcoleman writes, conflicts with research showing that to thrive, boys really need more affectionate care:
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Like millions of Netflix’s audience, I’m fascinated by the conversations #Adolescence sparked around masculinity, parenting, tech. How can we all help the next generation navigate such a complex world? I asked authors @jacksontkatz and @ruthwhippman:
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In this episode, @ruthwhippman and Greg discuss cultural expectations and modern parenting pressures, the issue with labeling traits as feminine or masculine, and the nurturing gap for boys. Check the full episode at https://t.co/673egj3ogz
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Join journalist @ruthwhippman as she explores the complexities of raising emotionally healthy boys in today’s world, in conversation with Greg. The full episode is available at https://t.co/673egj3ogz
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Thank you so much @BetterLifeLab for including Boymom on this great list!
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So grateful for this incredibly generous and impassioned defense from @willy_clart against my haters (who haven’t read Boymom and likely never will)
@KenArthurII2 @ruthwhippman Because what she writes is excellent and loving support of men and boys. She has three sons, and says that we males get a bad rap in society, and that we need more understanding and support, and less criticism. Her whole tone is supportive of men and boys.
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🎙️ In our latest podcast episode, @kalliemitchell0, @ruthwhippman, and Cait Dallaire explore how identity and power reshape global security, democracy, and politics. Listen here ⤵️ https://t.co/2L1AVQlKvw
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In this episode, New Lines’ Gender Policy Director Kallie Mitchell, along with guests Ruth Whippman and Cait Dallaire, explore the hidden dynamics of identity and power that are reshaping global...
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fresh audio product: • Michael Meeropol, son of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, on how the government executed his mother despite knowing her innocence • Ruth Whippman, author of BOYMOM, on the challenges of raising boys https://t.co/gsREUoEVRY
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Thrilled to have @ruthwhippman on the podcast to discuss her book: “BoyMom: Reimagining Boyhood in the Age of Impossible Masculinity.” @aibm_org @RichardvReeves #MensHealth #MensMentalHealth #YogaWithJakePodcast
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Podcast Episode · Yoga With Jake Podcast · 11/18/2024 · 55m
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Strong analysis here from @RichardvReeves in @guardian "What they heard from the left is: you don’t have problems, you are the problem." https://t.co/U2kekhej5N
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Kamala Harris and Tim Walz had an opportunity to win a demographic that swung toward Trump – but they didn’t fight for it, says the author
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Join us for an evening with @ruthwhippman , author of BoyMom BoyMom: Exploring the Challenges of Raising Men in the Modern Age Tuesday, November 19, 2024, 7PM, Los Altos High School - Eagle Theater Register Now-
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How do we raise our sons to have a healthy sense of self without turning them into privileged and entitled brats?
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I like this one. The Ruth Whippman book it references is very good too.
Don’t ‘boy mum’ me. These stereotypes around raising children do enormous harm | Rhiannon Lucy Cosslett
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My latest Substack, including a response to Matt Taibbi's disingenuous review of Boymom. MAGA, Misogyny and Matt Taibbi https://t.co/obu4eBC2k8
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I wrote a Substack about my week of culture war insanity. @FoxNews , misogynistic abuse, disingenous reviews and why it all makes me more convinced than ever that we need to do better by the next generation of boys. Read it here:
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When I was reporting for Boymom I was always keen to listen to viewpoints across the political spectrum. As a liberal and a feminist, I was nervous to go on the @SteveDeaceShow but was genuinely impressed by the respectful treatment and open and good faith discussion I got to
Today's @BlazeTV show -- we go in-depth with a liberal boy mom writer who is concerned about the plight of boys & men in our culture. As are we. Is there common ground to be found? This is a must-see interview. https://t.co/HqtDuUM1Cj
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