The Tough Standard: The Hard Truths About Masculinity and Violence by Ronald F. Levant, Shana Pryor
English | May 28th, 2020 | ISBN: 0190075872 | 216 pages | EPUB | 1.26 MB
Men are commonly expected to act "masculine" (e.g., self-sufficient, stoic, strong, dependable, brave, tough, and hard-working) while avoiding stereotypically "feminine" traits (e.g., emotional expressivity, empathy, and nurturance). Few, however, realize that these qualities—when taken to the extreme—can cause emotional constriction, substance abuse, depression, aggression, and violence in many men. Further, even though most men are not violent, decades of research has shown that masculinity is distinctly related to sexual and gun violence and men's poorer health.