In today’s fast-changing world, what it means to be a man is shifting dramatically. Men are breaking free from old stereotypes and adopting roles that are more varied and rich. The modern man is not just about earning money or being the unemotional protector.
He’s also taking on roles as a caregiver, a good communicator, and a source of emotional strength. Let’s explore 6 ways in which men of today are defying the old norms and redefining manhood for a new era.
Men sometimes think that women are the best-suited person to raise children. But this is not always the case, as one single father shows us after his partner left. “I just showed up for my boy, no matter what,” he explains.
With only 2,500 men diagnosed with breast cancer yearly, there is a meager chance of getting it. However, it is — wait, did I just read men can get breast cancer?
Men count for 25% of reported domestic violence incidents and are less likely to leave an abusive relationship. Factors for this include the shame of admitting abuse, the judgment meted out by suspicious respondees, and the fear of losing one’s children.
I am totally on the ‘I don’t need their help’ train on this one. However, store clerks are paid to know their way around a store better than us. A funny response comes from a contributor: “If I don’t know where it is, I don’t need it.”
Hey, what’s wrong with baths, I ask? A hot bath is almost essential if you live in a cold climate and spend time outdoors. That being said, I agree that bathwater is not as refreshing or clean as a shower.
“Many men feel like they need to “tough it out” and not show vulnerability,” adds a concerned individual. Unchecked depression issues can lead to worse conditions, so we men must lose the fear.