Is toxic masculinity due to loss of manual jobs?

In a recent interview, the singer Sting has suggested that the rise of toxic masculinity is a reaction to fewer men having the opportunity to work with their hands. As economies have shifted from manual labour and skilled trades toward service and knowledge-based work, many traditional forms of male work and identity have changed dramatically. Could it be that the decline of hands-on work has left many men searching for purpose, belonging, and meaningful ways to express masculinity?
This session is equally open to men and women. Join us for an open and respectful discussion as we explore the relationship between work, identity, and modern masculinity.
Questions we'll consider include:

• How has the changing nature of work affected men's sense of purpose and self-worth?
• Does working with one's hands provide unique psychological or social benefits?
• Is there evidence linking the decline of manual work to unhealthy expressions of masculinity?
• Are there other factors that better explain the rise of toxic masculine attitudes?
• What positive models of masculinity are emerging in today's world?

Whether you agree, disagree, or are simply curious, you're warmly invited to contribute your perspective and hear from others.
Come prepared for a thoughtful conversation about work, identity, and what it means to be a man in the 21st century.
We are a friendly group meeting in the upstairs room at Oakes Barn.