The pressure to conform to masculine stereotypes can be damaging from "summary" of How Not To Be a Boy by Robert Webb
Growing up, I was taught that to be a man, I had to fit into a certain mold. I had to be tough, unemotional, and always in control. Anything that deviated from these expectations was seen as weak or unmanly. I learned to suppress my feelings and put on a brave face, even when I was struggling inside. I was told to "man up" and not show any signs of vulnerability. This constant pressure to conform to masculine stereotypes took a toll on me. I felt like I couldn't fully express myself or show my true emotions. I was afraid of being seen as less of a man if I didn't live up to these impossible standards. It was exhausting trying to be someone I wasn't, just to fit in with society's expectations of masculinity. As I got older, I realized that these stereotypes were li...
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