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How to be a man: Why kindness, not toughness, is the metric of maturity

True manhood isn't about aesthetic markers or aggression. Learn to cultivate quiet integrity, daily accountability, and the ...
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To be a man: Portraits challenging the concept of toxic masculinity

The rise of women’s movements such as the #MeToo campaign and increasing awareness of mental health issues specific to men has highlighted the prevalence of toxic masculinity, and more specifically ...
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Macho, alpha males are everywhere. Men’s circles are modeling another way to be a man

Tyrone Marsh felt a void in his life. He was in his 40s and married with two kids. A self-described extrovert, he socialized often. But living in New York after years of moving around, he realized his ...
The Conversation

Class and masculinity are connected – when industry changes, so does what it means to ‘be a man’

Young people involved in the panel have brought up class and the decline of industry as topics for discussion. This is particularly fitting, given my ongoing PhD research exploring masculinity and the ...
The New York Times

The Extravagant Secret Life of a Handbag Salesman, as Told by His Son

In an affecting new memoir, Tom Junod, a prizewinning magazine writer, grapples with unsettling discoveries about his larger-than-life dad. By Jennifer Szalai When you purchase an independently ...
The Daily Signal

Charlie Kirk Was Role Model for What It Means to Be a Man

Popular culture has two competing narratives about manhood. Charlie Kirk rejected both of them—and set an example that young men should follow. The dominant view is that masculinity is toxic. In 2018, ...