Cut the Bullshit: Toxic Masculinity
For years we have told our young boys that to be "a man" you must have these traits and these characteristics that were idolized. We see them everywhere. Movies, TV, magazines, teachers, friends, siblings and even parents enforce them. Boys and men cannot escape them, they cannot escape being told how to be "a man". It's about time we cut the bullshit. It starts at a young age. Young boys are told "Big boys don't cry", "You must grow to be a strong man", "Blue is a boys color", "Boys only wear pants", "make-up is for girls" and many other gender stereotypes. Boys are continuously told the importance of following these stereotypes in order to be accepted and admired. Boys then strive every day to make the cut, to be more "manly" every day, if they refuse to abide by these social expectations they often end up getting bullied. Bullied for being considered "soft". Yes, "soft...