Healthy Masculinity

You see another guy crying in public. What do you do?

• Offer him some space and let him know you're there if he wants to talk.

• Make fun of him for showing weakness. 

• Ignore him completely.

• Force him to toughen up. 

You're hanging out with friends and they make a sexist joke. How do you react? 

• Laugh along to avoid confrontation.

• Make another sexist joke to "fit in."

• Call them out on it and explain why it's not okay.

• Stay silent and feel uncomfortable.

A friend feels insecure about being good at something traditionally seen as feminine (cooking, fashion, etc.). What do you say?

• "Maybe you shouldn't tell people about it. It's not very manly."

• "That's awesome! It's great to have those skills, no matter who has them."

• "I wouldn't brag about that."

• "Is there something more masculine you could learn instead?"

What does toxic masculinity refer to?

• Promoting emotional expression and empathy as key traits

• Encouraging healthy competition and cooperation among men

• Expressing positive aspects

• Dominant forms of masculinity characterized by aggression and belittlement of others

How does toxic masculinity impact men's mental health? (MULTIPLE CHOICE)

• Social Isolation

• No impact

• Strong connections among men

• Unwanted peer pressure

___________ is often used to express toxic masculinity as a means of asserting dominance and power.

• Physical violence

• Aggression

• Suppression of emotions

• Poor health

What is a key component of healthy masculinity?

• Suppressing emotions

• Dominating others

• Avoiding responsibility

• Respectful communication

Kevin feels upset after failing an exam. What is a healthy way to deal with his emotions?

• Bottling up his feelings and acting like nothing happened

• Seeking support from his professor or learning services

• Blaming his peers for his failure

• Resorting to harmful behaviors to forget his feelings 

During a school project, Tim notices a team member is struggling but not asking for help. What should Tim do?

• Offer support and assistance

• Ignore it; it’s not his problem

• Criticize the team member for not keeping up

• Tell the team leader to replace the person 

How can we as men contribute to breaking down harmful gender stereotypes?

• By upholding traditional gender roles without question

• By mocking alternative expressions of masculinity

• Through self-reflection and challenging our own biases

• Ignoring discussions about gender equality