The Masculinity Workbook for Teens: Discover What Being a Guy Means to You
Christopher S. Reigeluth PhD, "The Masculinity Workbook for Teens: Discover What Being a Guy Means to You"
English | ISBN: 1684039495 | 2022 | 216 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
English | ISBN: 1684039495 | 2022 | 216 pages | EPUB | 2 MB
Conforming to gender stereotypes is a choice, not a requirement—you decide. This timely workbook provides a road map to help you discover what kind of man you want to be.
As a teen, you may be under intense pressure to conform to society’s stereotypes of masculinity—often referred to as the “guy code.” Limiting and unhealthy gender stereotypes and social practices are pervasive, even across cultures, and research shows that strict adherence to the rules of the code—or extreme forms of “traditional” masculinity, such as suppressing your feelings, acting tough and in control, and objectifying girls and women—can lead to emotional issues, aggression, low self-esteem, more risk taking, misogyny and homophobia, and even negative health outcomes, like depression and anxiety. So, how do you navigate these mixed messages?
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