Positive Masculinity is a set of characteristics that encourage men to break free from the stereotypes of gender roles and identity and instead engage in non-violent, non-sexist or homophobic behaviour. It emphasises that men don’t have to conform to societal norms, that they should be free to feel and to nurture qualities such as empathy, compassion and kindness.
Positive Masculinity isn’t talked about so much, the media tends to focus on the term toxic masculinity.
Toxic Masculinity is the opposite to positive masculinity. It’s a term used to describe stereotypical male behaviour.
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