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One of the valuable things about using the Man Box in programming with boys and young men is that it makes the invisible visible. We often use it as a way to understand the ways that traditional norms of masculinity constrict how boys and men are allowed to act and express themselves.
So what is the Man Box?
Read MoreWe need more than a single day of awareness to ensure their wellbeing. We need sensitive and committed caregivers who understand the unique needs of boys and young men and anchor them in supportive environments and relationships.
Read MorePatriarchy harms men by disconnecting them from their emotions, and frames seeking support as weakness. It’s an endless pressure for men to conform to a narrow prescription of masculinity, to compete with one another, and to prove their manhood by surrendering their individuality and denying their humanity.
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