[The Frankfurt concept for health counseling for men].
The discussion on the difference between the sexes received significant impulses from the formation of feminist theory. Masculinity was interpreted in a rather morally negative manner. Masculinity continuously endeavors to achieve reproduction and self-confirmation. Competitive pursuit of hegemony is the preeminent pattern by which masculine identity is formed. Male socialization leads to externalization, which impedes the development of communicative skills. Males tend to lead a high-risk life-style, which instrumentalizes their body. Symptoms are less often interpreted as warning signals, reflected in a significantly reduced life expectancy in comparison to females. In view of the specific male socialization, the Frankfurt concept of "men's health counseling" attempts to create a professional atmosphere in which men seeking advice are offered the opportunity to consult a specialist on all topics of men's health anonymously and, for the moment, free of charge.
Bickeböller
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Klinik für Urologie und Kinderurologie, Klinikum der Universität, Theodor-Stern-Kai 7, 60590 Frankfurt a.M. R.Bickeboeller@em.uni-frankfurt.de
Busch
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O
Peters
M
M
Jonas
D
D
Binder
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J
D005783:Gender Identity; D005858:Germany; D006266:Health Education; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011314:Preventive Health Services; D018570:Risk Assessment