New Jersey researcher says greatest threat to humanity is toxic masculinity

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Princeton, NJ – A New Jersey trauma expert is spotlighting what he calls a cultural and emotional crisis in his new book, framing rigid, traditional masculinity as a root cause of widespread harm to both individuals and society.

Roberto Schiraldi, a licensed professional counselor with more than four decades of experience, has released Post Traumatic Macho Disorder: The Way Home , which defines “PTMD” as the intergenerational psychological and societal damage caused by hyper-masculine conditioning. He argues that patriarchal systems reward aggression while punishing emotional openness, fostering sexism, racism, and other forms of prejudice.

Schiraldi says PTMD is not just a personal struggle but a public health issue and a threat to global well-being.

“Culture pressures men to