Can tenderness within gay male culture dismantle toxic masculinity's legacy?
The idea that masculinity is toxic has gained popularity recently, thanks to social movements like MeToo. Yet, few have...
Can masculinity exist without the shadow of heteronormative expectations? In today's society, there is an increasing need to redefine what it means to be masculine beyond traditional gender roles and...
Softness has been weaponized by patriarchal systems to maintain control over women and men alike. Throughout history, power structures have manipulated gender roles to reinforce dominant ideologies,...
Trans-feminism is an ideology based on the belief that traditional concepts of gender are arbitrary and oppressive to those who do not fit neatly into them. It seeks to challenge binary...
Social institutions such as schools, workplaces, families, and religions are powerful forces that shape our thoughts, behaviors, and beliefs about gender roles, sexuality, and intimate relationships....
The gender roles that have been established throughout history dictate that men are to be dominant, competitive, and controlling. This can be seen in various aspects of life such as workplace...
Men are expected to be strong, dominant, and powerful figures who can protect and provide for their families.
These expectations often lead them to suppress their feelings, which can have negative...
What are societal expectations around masculinity?
Expectations about what it means to be a man can vary from one culture to another but generally include traits like strength, aggression,...
Relational Risks When Men Pursue Sex
The pursuit of sex for validation is one that has been around for centuries. In most cultures, including those in Africa, there are stories passed down from...
Sexual identity is an essential part of a person's self-concept, encompassing one's sense of gender and attraction to others. Sexual identity can be fluid, shaped by social norms, cultural values,...