R.D. Laing

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R.D. Laing was a Scottish psychiatrist and influential figure in the field of mental health, particularly known for his controversial views on the nature of mental illness and the impact of societal factors on psychological well-being. He coined the term 'ontological security' to describe a stable sense of identity, which Richard V. Reeves references in discussing men's struggles amidst social transformation.

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Reeves contends that the advancement of women’s rights, combined with the economy’s move from physical labour to knowledge-based work, has deprived many men of what Scottish psychiatrist R.D. Laing called 'ontological security.'

The complex crisis facing men today

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