238 - Man Up: How Misogyny Fuels Violence & Extremism with Cynthia Miller-Idriss

What if the violence we fear most isn’t just about ideology or mental health—but about how we teach boys to be men?

In this powerful conversation, Boysen sits down with Dr. Cynthia Miller-Idriss—renowned extremism researcher, advisor to Congress and the UN, and author of Man Up: The New Misogyny and the Rise of Violent Extremism. Together, they explore the often-overlooked role of misogyny as a root cause of radicalization, mass shootings, and political violence.

But this episode isn’t just about warning signs—it’s about reckoning, responsibility, and reclaiming connection.

Dr. Miller-Idriss brings research, clarity, and compassion to one of the most urgent conversations of our time.

🔍 In This Episode:

• Why misogyny is more than hatred—it’s gender policing
• How gender norms impact boys and men, not just women
• The link between domestic violence and mass shootings
• How extremist movements use gender to recruit and radicalize
• What older men need to understand about boys today
• Why "calling men in" is more effective than calling them out
• Practical steps for parents, educators, and men's groups

This is a must-listen for anyone committed to raising emotionally healthy men—and dismantling the systems that harm us all.

Learn more: "Man Up: The New Misogyny and the Rise of Violent Extremism"

Cynthia Miller-Idriss: PERIL: Polarization & Extremism, Research and Innovation Lab

Mark Green: https://remakingmanhood.com/

Jackson Katz: https://www.jacksonkatz.com/ 

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