On this episode of The Masking Tapes, Carolina is joined by Charlie Sabgir, Director of Young Men Research Project, for a research-backed conversation about the Gen Z relationship recession.

Young Men Research Project is a nonprofit that researches political and social trends among young men. Sabgir writes about the changing storylines among young men today, both online and offline.

The two discuss relationship trends, influencers, the #MeToo movement's impact on Gen Z, and the impact of politics on relationships

Follow the Young Men Research Initiative's work at substack.com/@youngmenresearchinitiative

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Host and Producer: Carolina Hidalgo-McCabe

Sponsor: Root For Good

Studio: Open Gov Hub

1:42 Challenges of Being a Young Man Today

04:12 Changing Definitions of Masculinity

07:27 The Relationship Recession Among Young Men

09:55 Expectations and Barriers in Dating

13:05 The #MeToo Movement and Relationships

17:22 Political Divides and Dating Preferences

20:27 Aspirations for Fatherhood and Relationships

23:39 The Role of AI in Modern Relationships

Further Reading:

Why Young Men Aren't Dating

Gender Divide in Dating and Relationships

Is Romance Dead for Young People

Who is Clavicular?

NBC Poll on Gen Z and Relationships