Podcasts have a massive impact on shaping the identities of young boys and men. Recent research has shown that young boys and men are falling behind in what consumerist societies consider successful worldwide. In the last decade, we have seen the rise of podcast industries that promise to motivate and change men to be successful. We know this is a business. However, we may need to ponder if these podcasts change or deconstruct the concepts of masculinity. Do they reinforce or deconstruct what we know as "toxic" masculinity? Many of them focus on building successful relationships in family and workplaces. How do you think 21st-century young boys and men respond to them? How do these podcasts interact with feminity and queer identities?
I kept the topic statements generic to maintain the openness of ideas. Mentioning the research citations may create disciplinary and contextual limitations. If somebody chooses this topic to expand, he or she may wish to limit the research and geographical contexts. And change the title accordingly. The purpose of this topic is to generate ideas and then explore either Western or non-Western or English-speaking or non-English-speaking settings and countries. – Golam Rabbani24 hours ago