I’m not talking about some testosterone-fueled call to action that promotes suppression of emotion or pain. I’m talking about truly “manning up” and creating the type of change we need.
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Ever been told to “man up”? You should. Very few men ever “man up” and it’s about time we do. I’m not talking about some testosterone-fueled call to action that promotes suppression of emotion or pain. I’m talking about truly “manning up” and creating the type of change we need.
Let’s man up and stop objectifying women
Man up and stop viewing women as objects. She’s someone’s daughter, sister, mother, aunt and friend. She has dreams, hopes and feelings just like you do. She’s intelligent and capable. She has a lot more to offer than her body. Treat everyone with the respect they deserve.
Let’s man up and help end inequality
Race, gender, orientation, and class are strokes on the canvas of humanity. Man up and help end discrimination, violence, and oppression. Step outside your little bubble and realize how the suffering of others affects us all. Stand with your fellow humans and demand equal treatment of everyone.
Let’s man up and teach little boys it’s okay to cry or show emotion
Stop defining men as logical and women as emotional. Your son’s health is just as dependent upon the healthy expression of emotions as it is upon a balanced diet. Comfort him if he’s upset and let him know it’s okay to show pain. Provide examples of what healthy male relationships look like.
Let’s man up and stop making the LGBTQIA community a punchline
We’re not on the playground anymore, so act like an adult. Even children today are more accepting of others than most “grown ups.” Sexuality is a spectrum, not “normal” and “abnormal,” it’s as unique to each individual as their personality. A quick laugh can cause years of pain for someone else.
Let’s man up and start giving more than we take
Let’s stop viewing selfishness as some sort of badge of honor. If you know how much is enough, you’ll always have enough. True wealth isn’t measured in dollars and cents. Help out in your community, respect the environment, and give as much as you can. Never take more than you need and try to leave the world a better place than you found it.
Let’s man up and say what needs to be said, not what’s easy
Stop agreeing with others just to fit in. Start calling other men out when they cross the line. Saying nothing is saying something; stop letting others speak for you and start speaking up. Take a stand, speak up for those who can’t. You may lose friends, but the ones you’ll gain will last a lifetime.
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