Causes and Consequences of Toxic Masculinity

Join Dr Paul Caplat from Queen’s University Belfast as he explores the economic and social impact of toxic masculinity—traditional masculine norms that promote violence, self-harm, and restrict emotional expression. A 2017 study, The Man Box, shows young men often feel pressured to live by harmful stereotypes, causing real harm like suicide, violence, and binge drinking. This talk calls for a cultural shift toward inclusive, supportive ways of leading beyond gender roles to improve mental health and society.