Psyche & Society

We're told from a young age that "boys don't cry" but what does psychology actually say about that? In this first episode of Psyche and Society, I sit down with Ms Asma Majeed (PhD in Gender Studies, MSc in Psychology, lecturer at Kinnaird College) to explore where this belief comes from, whether men and women actually feel emotions differently or are just taught to express them differently, and what the research reveals about the real cost of emotional suppression. We also dig into whether this norm is universal or culturally specific, and whether things are really changing for younger generations. A conversation about psychology, gender, and the emotions we're taught to hide.