The presence of the female and

absence of the male lead to boys

learning masculinity through

dissociation from their mothers.

Lack of empathy for women:

ROOTED in the fact that they are

actually socialized to be unlike

women who must have empathy.

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-No Sissy Stuff

-Be a Big Wheel: money/power

-A sturdy Oak: reliable

-Give 'em Hell: daring, go for it

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not the fear itself

of gay men, but the fear that a

man can and will become gay or

feminine.

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-Show/Have NO NEEDS

-Show no emotions apart from anger

-Self reliance do not depend on anyone

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When men use their

physical and emotional

strength to champion

healthy behaviors and

communities. It is the

antithesis of toxic

masculinity.

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is to help

generations of men learn healthy behaviors and then

develop more robust communities.

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It demands a re-

examination of what it

means to be a man—to

redefine how the world

envisions “masculinity.”

It’s about displaying

vulnerability, emotional

intelligence, and moral

courage.

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Fathers who are more willing to push back on

traditional masculine norms are also more

likely to achieve the fatherhood ideal

(developing a nurturing, caring relationship

with the child) according to research conducted

by The Journal of Family Issues

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the role, definition

and standing of traditional

masculinity is being eroded

and this has left many

questioning what it means to

be a man today

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• Reduce sexual violence by at least 69%

• Eliminate at least 41% of traffic

accidents

• 40% of bullying and violence,

• 39% of suicides

• 7% of binge drinking, and

• 4% of depressive symptoms among

men (18-30) in the US , every year.

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is a movement to

end sexism, sexist exploitation,

and oppression.

– Bell Hooks

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