Bias and stereotypes impact us all: Men, just like women, are constricted by stereotypes and penalized if they act outside their traditional gender roles. It’s not saying because you are a man, your masculinity is toxic.”Rather, the focus of the ad was about how adhering to some traditional stereotypes of masculinity can be harmful, and called for men to break free and be better. The truth is that some gender stereotypes can hold both men and women back from being the best that they can be—and impact our mental health. The Gillette ad helped to ignite a conversation about damaging stereotypes surrounding masculinity, power and equality. We need to not only see women as they truly are, free from stereotypes, but to also see men as they truly are—and to rewrite the script together.

Source: Forbes January 22, 2019 05:13 UTC