The Descent of Man
Will men be needed in the future? Writer Michael Smith explores the uncertain future of masculinity.
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One man for all of Europe
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Shock Treatment
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Michael Smith
is a writer, broadcaster and film-maker, striving to discover what the future holds for himself and everyone else with a Y chromosome. He’s pictured here with his dog, Woody, who’s nurturing started his musing on masculinity.
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Professor Steve Jones
is a geneticist, formally of University College London, and author of several books including
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He explains how biology is , and why testosterone in particular can turn against the male mind and body.
Hanna Rosin
is a senior editor at The Atlantic and Author of ‘The End of Men: And the Rise of Women’
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She discusses the emergence of women as a powerful economic force and the
Dr. Douglas Savage
is a GP specialising in Sexual Disfuntion and Andropause.
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He talks with Michael about why he prescribes testosterone to patients and the benefits they report after
Dr. Michael Kimmel
is Distinguished professor of Sociology and Gender Studies at Stony Brook University, where he directs the Center for the Study of Men and Masculinities.
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He delves into the area of gender issues, and .
Erin Westgate
is a PhD Student in Psychology at the University of Virginia.
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She shares with us the results of her recent which showed many people would rather give themselves electric shocks than sit with their own thoughts for 15 minutes, and that men were significantly more likely to shock themselves than women.
Broadcasts
- Wed 1 Oct 2014 20:00´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
- Sat 4 Oct 2014 22:15´óÏó´«Ã½ Radio 4
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