Is Masculinity A Prison?

Are men okay? New data is coming out showing that a gender gap is growing, and young men and boys are falling behind in several key areas, including education, employment, and mental health. Some are inspired by influencers like Jordan Peterson and Andrew Tate. What does it mean to “be a man” today, and how do social constructs and labels like toxic masculinity impact the question?    For some men, labeling masculinity as a “prison” is shortsighted and ignores the evolving nature of the role that transcends convenient, one-size-fits-all labels. Others see men defined by a rigid set of expectations that stifles emotional expression and, in some…