John Legend knows firsthand how damaging toxic masculinity can be. Legend has consistently spoken out about feminism and the problematic nature of strict gender roles ― and his interview with Cosmo was no different. The 38-year-old father of one told Cosmo that he first learned about toxic masculinity when he was in high school. “They’re afraid of expressing emotion beyond anger, dominance, or power, and they’re afraid of getting in touch with their feminine side.”The best way young women can help to combat those fears? “I think [women] can talk to each other more often.

Source: Huffington Post August 29, 2017 14:15 UTC