A More Expansive Masculinity
Right now, too many young men are being fed the junk food variety of masculinity. The magic bullet, use steroids, dominate others, get rich quick on Crypto version. We’re not doing a good enough job of championing a more sustainable and healthier version, one that ultimately leads to more success than the bastardized concept of an alpha-male.
Steve Magness • The Crisis of Masculinity
One of the things that happens as boys are growing up is they learn about a very restrictive version of masculinity, a list of things that you’re not allowed to do or say. Particularly around emotions: You’re allowed to be angry, and you might be able to cry if something’s really bad — like a sports team you’re on loses a really important game, or ... See more