AFTER DARK
MAN
Story by Kiersten Kimminau Design & Illustration by Kayla Craig
‘Man up.’ ‘Boys will be boys.’ ‘Stop acting like a girl.’ ‘Real men don’t cry.’
How do these phrases still find their way into someone’s vocabulary? These expressions are commonly said to young boys and men. But what you may not realize is that when someone uses these phrases, they not only have the potential to hurt men, but also women. Understanding the meanings and implications of toxic masculinity could lead to more knowledge of the world you live in and barriers people can overcome to achieve gender equality.
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SPRING 2020 | ISSUE ONE
