on In response to Alden Nowlan’s story, “The Glass Roses”, the question arises of whether or not it is possible for a man to be both sensitive and strong. I feel like the word “sensitive” has a pretty ubiquitous meaning. A sensitive person is very in touch with their emotions and is not afraid… Continue Reading Sensitive Strength
on Looking back through past times towards modern-day one can see a stereotype where men possess an absolute need to be strong and show no weakness to be defined as a “manly man”. Society feels that men are supposed to be tough and have to bottle up their emotions, to not show any sign of weakness.… Continue Reading Challenging a toxic stereotype ; masculinity
on The short answer is yes it is possible. I think this question is silly only because we have this idea that men aren’t allowed to show emotions or express themselves In any meaningful capacity. Male conforming individuals are often told by people around them to “man up” or “act manly” this idea stems from the… Continue Reading Is it possible for a man to be sensitive and strong?
on Sensitivity and strength are both qualities men can inherent without being considered “lesser men.” While this is a controversial topic there are clear reasons explaining why men can be both and should be both. The destructive effects of unsensitivity can be observed in how men who keep their emotions internalized may appear strong on the… Continue Reading Male Sensitivity
on Prompt: Can a man be both sensitive and strong? Why or why not? … Continue Reading Realization of One’s Strength
on Promt: Is it possible for a man to be both sensitive and strong? Response to The Glass Roses. I never understood why our society has always portrayed women as the weaker sex and therefore it makes sense that we cry more than men. When a woman shows any emotion or is sensitive everyone is… Continue Reading Expectations That Shouldn’t Be Met