A lot of this “confusion” over gender identity could be avoided if young men who are not loud, brash, tough, athletic or warrior-like could be taught that being shy, gentle, humble or kind doesn’t necessarily make them any less “manly”.
Proponents of the notion of what constitutes a “real man” are as much to blame for this situation as their opponents.
People are diverse, with all manner of characteristics, temperaments, skills and abilities. Being on a different end of that spectrum doesn’t make you less of a man. Be the man you are.
Last modified: 12 July 2023
