The Impact
The idea that to be a man you must have negative masculine traits has affected all genders, all races and sexualities, directly and indirectly. This idea of masculinity is a social norm, telling men they must act above others to be a man, and is passed down through generations. Some negative traits of masculinity may be aggression, dominance, arrogance and violence. Men who display these traits may have a negative impact by wrecking their personal and professional relationships. It also can have a great impact on the women in these men's lives by causing fear and oppression. This problem has been around for decades, and was more prevalent in the past (Grant). But this is not how it has to be. We can change it and together we can stop the cycle.
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