A blog by the students of ANTH 311/CSWGS 333

Author Grace Wickerson

Be a Man: Creating Cycles of Toxic Masculine Identities through Abuse

With all the additional time I have as a senior who has finished up their leadership roles and is socially distancing, I have watched far too many crime dramas and documentaries. One that really sparked thoughts about masculinities was the… Continue Reading →

The Confidence Myth: Why Men Should “Lean Out”

I remember when the dialogue around “Lean In” and “power posing” was rife in the popular media, emphasizing that it was a woman’s fault that she was not succeeding in the business world. By standing a bit taller, speaking up… Continue Reading →

Why Didn’t You Do Anything? Investigating Male Bystander Behavior

When a sexual assault happens, we too often question every action a woman did that could have in some way “validated” their assault. “What were you wearing?” “Were you drinking?” “Did you want it at first?” “Why didn’t you fight… Continue Reading →

Damned If You Do, Damned if You Don’t: Modern Masculinities and Shame

The era of #metoo has led to a reckoning on what it means to be a man in modern society. The words “toxic masculinity” have left the academy to become commonplace in our daily lexicon. There exists a greater comfort… Continue Reading →

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