News Above the Noise—Week of November 10, 2024
1. How Trump Upended the Gender Dynamics of American Politics
Psychologists actually use a term to describe the kind of regressive idea of masculinity Donald Trump used to win over young, white men in this election: Hegemonic masculinity, which is the belief that “good” men are dominant in hierarchies of power and status, are mentally and physically tough, and that their dominance over not just women but all less powerful groups is the natural order of things and what’s best for everyone. In an insightful op-ed, Elizabeth Spiers takes a look at the changing gender dynamics that clearly emerged during this election, and what it could mean for generations to come. You can read the piece here.
2. How to Deal With Disappointment
Not getting what you want is an unavoidable part of life—and one that many Americans are deeply feeling this week. However, the way we choose to handle that disappointment is something each of us can control—and the wise Arthur C. Brooks’ latest column helps all of us do just that. Click here to read the article.
3. 8 Factors That Can Raise Your Heart Disease Risk
Doctors are thinking differently about what drives cardiovascular disease, which is the leading killer of both men and women in America. For years, we’ve known that factors like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and smoking all contribute to one’s risk of heart disease. Yet recently, experts have highlighted new concerns. To learn what those are, click here.
4. Voters to Elites: Do You See Me Now?
In his recent op-ed for the New York Times, David Brooks argues that there is a crisis of respect happening in our society that helped elect Donald Trump and now, the Democratic Party has one job: to combat inequality. How? Read his piece here.
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