Psychology says men raised in the 1960s and 70s weren't just taught to be strong - they were taught that strength meant carrying everything alone, and that single belief created a generation who confused endurance with emotional health - Silicon Canals

"The culture they grew up in reinforced a very specific version of masculinity. Be the provider. Be the protector. Be steady, be stoic, and above all, be self-reliant."

"Psychologist Ronald Levant coined the term 'normative male alexithymia' to describe the result of this socialisation. Alexithymia literally means 'without words for emotions.'"

Men raised in the 1960s and 70s were socialized to believe that emotional expression was a sign of weakness. They were taught to be providers and protectors, emphasizing stoicism and self-reliance. This cultural narrative discouraged vulnerability and emotional expression, leading to a phenomenon known as normative male alexithymia, where men struggle to identify and articulate their emotions. Psychologist Ronald Levant noted that boys are initially more emotionally expressive than girls but are conditioned to suppress these feelings as they grow up.

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