Old School Rules
This classic masculine trope suggests that men shouldn't talk or show feelings.
The strong silent type
Stay-at-home dad
These two colors are the most prominent historical labels for boys and girls
Blue = boy & Pink = girl
A playful (but sometimes dismissive) term for when a man overstates the severity of a minor cold
This secret agent is the ultimate fictional example of the "suave but emotionally distant" man
Historically, this is the one emotion that men aren't allowed to show
Sadness (crying)
Often abbreviated as "EQ" it's the ability to understand and manage your own feeligns
A common phrase used to tell a boy to ignore physical pain or emotional pain
Tough it out, rub some dirt in it, big boys don't cry
Men are statistically less likely than women to seek professional help for this "internal" struggle
Mental health
This beloved TV host proved that being "neighborly", kind, and soft-spoken is also masculine.
Mr. Rogers
What is the "traditional" role for a man in a family?
Breadwinner, provider, etc.
Time off work given to new fathers to bond with their infants
Paternity leave
The film genre most associated with "hyper-masculine" heroes and explosions
Action Movies
The "epidemic" currently affecting many men who feel they lack deep, platonic friendships
Loneliness
The physical appearance of Marvel and DC heroes perpetuates what kind of physical standards for young boys?
Unrealistic
A term used to describe the rigid set of rules and expectations that men often feel trapped by
The man box
Researcher Brene Brown defines this "uncertainty and risk" as a man's greatest measure of courage.
Vulnerability
These physical objects are often gifted to boys to signal they should be "handy" or "fixers"
Tools
Many men avoid this annual task due to fear of appearing "weak" or"vulnerable"
Annual doctor check up
A slang term for a male physique that is soft and relatable rather than muscular.
Dad bod
An ancient greek philosophy that's misinterpreted as "having no emotions at all"
Stoicism
When men use their privilege to support and advocate for women or marginalized groups
Being an Ally or Allyship
This hobby is often stereotyped as a "loner" male activity, despite being a massive social industry.
Video games