Gendered Shadows: Understanding The Male Psyche Behind Violence Through Media Narratives

This study examines the intricate connection between mental health and violence which goes beyond gender, with an emphasis particularly on the violent acts that are being committed by men against both women and other men as well. Making use of number of very well – known television series, How I Met Your Mother, The Alienist and You, the study critically examines how male characters’ emotional deficiencies, inadequacies, weaknesses, shortfall, psychological disorders and many other issues with mental health, promote destructive actions and behaviours, and uphold social norms that support violence which goes beyond gender.

Deeply ingrained in historical, cultural and psychological circumstances and conditions, violence which goes beyond gender continues to be a crucial worldwide societal issue. This paper argues that violent and aggressive attitude of men frequently serve as a symptom of poor mental health, which can be explained by unresolved and repressed trauma, anxiety and emotional instability. This study exposes and explains the relationships between the psychological characteristics and emotional traits associated with significant male characters and their interactions with other characters with clarity.

This study concludes by arguing for an integrated and multiple approach to address violence that goes beyond gender, emphasizing the significance of addressing men’s emotional quotient, literacy and psychological competence as crucial elements in promoting healthy relationships.

Keywords: Masculinity, Violence, Mental health, Emotional instability, Emotional quotient.