To follow the news the last few weeks is to get the impression of a virulent outbreak of MBBS--Men Behaving Badly Syndrome. But behind the lurid stories of privileged men acting with an audacious sense of entitlement is another story--men who do the right thing. Father's Day is a good time to engage in a more nuanced discussion of manhood.
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Charting a New Course for Manhood
Just in time for Father's Day (U.S.), Rob Okun, a commentator at womensenews.org, pays tribute to all the good guys out there--the men not making headlines but raising children and living a type of life utterly foreign to that of previous generations of men. In Okun's words, these men are "charting a new course for manhood." An excerpt:
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Stuff Dads Say
This is the fifth in a series of five posts on the state of men in America. See Euro RSCG Worldwide PR’s latest white paper, Male in U.S.A., for additional insights.
If you’ve been searching for parenting advice on the Internet lately, you might have noticed the huge number of pontificating papas. With the male population taking a huge hit in employment during the recession, and more women being the primary breadwinner, it shouldn’t seem so shocking that daddy blogs are on the rise. Unless you’ve been hiding under a rock with no wireless, you’re well aware of the huge universe of mommy bloggers out there and their ability to wield influence with consumers, thus making them appealing to marketers who are looking to create awareness for their brands.
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Are You a Princess Parent?
The debate over The Cult of Pink and Princesses continues to rage: Here, two dads confront the truth. Are they raising little princesses?
Read more about it on ParentDish.
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Sheryl Sandberg: Why We Have Too Few Women Leaders
Facebook COO Sheryl Sandberg looks at why a smaller percentage of women than men reach the top of their professions--and offers three powerful pieces of advice to women aiming for the C-suite.
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