- Student Article (GEN)
“ I would like to feel more comfortable with my friends to open up ”
"Those who don't fit traditional gender stereotypes can face discrimination. We instead should encourage others to express themselves freely"
" “ Being able to show your emotions and talk about them requires a lot of energy and strength. It should be seen as a very powerful thing as communicating your feelings is such an important thing to do."
“ Toxic masculinity involves the rejection of certain ideas/actions in fear of appearing to be effeminate while positive masculinity consists of ignoring the status quo and acting however without fear of criticism."
"Positive masculinity embraces the fluidity of masculinity and how it is not a defined way of being. It reassures men who fail to reach the “ standard ” toxic males set, by reminding them that the thinking of toxic males is flawed, unrealistic, impractical and detrimental to one ’ s mental, physical and social wellbeing."
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Or contact MIND
March for International Women ’ s Day.
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