He might look great on paper—confident, assertive, knows what he wants. But scratch beneath the surface, and suddenly it’s not confidence—it’s control. Toxic masculinity doesn’t always show up with a ...

To focus on masculinity is to avoid addressing problems,” Daragh Fleming writes in his reflection on what it means to be a ...

Sen. Josh Hawley and therapist Adam Lane Smith argue modern feminism is hijacking masculinity conversations, calling for a return to traditional values.

In recent years, with the #MeToo movement and rampant gun violence, the behavior of men has come under intense scrutiny, as we grapple to understand motivations for the heinous acts of rape and sexual ...

In our society, the phrase "real man" carries significant weight. It conjures images of strength, stoicism, sacrifice, and service. But beneath these seemingly positive attributes lies a troubling ...

The Chinese phrase for confidence is “自信” — self-belief. My confidence comes from many places, but for as long as I can remember, the main source of it has been my perception of my masculinity — a ...

Emmanuel Rowlands works for the University of Johannesburg. He receives funding from the University of Johannesburg. Leo O. Igbanoi is a Research Associate with the University of Johannesburg and ...