Masculinity is not a fixed essence but a repertoire of learned behaviors, emotions, and ways of moving through the world—which means it can be unlearned and reimagined even as it feels utterly natural to those performing it. Examining how men are socialized to restrict their emotional range, prove dominance through hierarchy, and distance themselves from care work reveals both personal cost and structural harm.
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