The word “macho” stirs up all kinds of emotions, but what does it truly mean?
What Makes a Man…a Man?
February 23, 2013 By 44 Comments
The blokes at MensStylePower give some serious thought to an important question.
“A boy should be able to dress like a ice dancer OR a NASCAR driver if he wants to.”
January 22, 2013 By 7 Comments
This is a comment by Tom B. on the post “Buying Boys’ Underwear For My Daughter”. Tom writes about the strict dichotomy of how clothing is marketed to young girl and boys and how it contributes to gender stereotypes from an early age.
I Don’t Want To Be Seen As Weak
January 21, 2013 By 1 Comment
America Has a Macho Problem
December 30, 2012 By 27 Comments
Andrew Cotto wonders why we are so enthralled by the “tough is good” male stereotype.
Bushmaster Rifles Has Been Running The Most Evil Ads I’ve Ever Seen
December 19, 2012 By 107 Comments
How do you defend your fragile masculinity? With a gun! Prepare to throw up in your mouth.
Measuring My Manhood: Faith and Machismo
September 29, 2012 By 5 Comments
The Registered Runaway compares himself to the “macho Christian” image some pastors espouse, and finds neither he nor Jesus Christ measure up.
Cisco Araya, Real Father
August 31, 2012 By Leave a Comment
Cisco Araya is a a little bit opera, a little bit heavy metal, and an entirely devoted husband and father.
Un-Defining Manhood
August 7, 2012 By 18 Comments
Men cling to bachelorhood as a defining chapter of their lives, but becoming a husband and father is much more personally defining than being single could ever be, writes Ryan W. Bradley.
“Men are expected to be the guardians of power (just like women are the guardians of sex).”
July 24, 2012 By 6 Comments
This is a comment by The Blurpo on the post “Men and Mass Shootings”.
Man Up? Never
July 12, 2012 By 11 Comments
Despite popular belief, “manning up” will not change your manliness.
The Guy’s Guide to Feminism: Two Excerpts
June 30, 2012 By 5 Comments
Two excerpts from Michael Kaufman and Michael Kimmel’s book The Guy’s Guide to Feminism
“The problem with the ‘horndog male’ role isn’t the role itself, but the why behind it.”
June 10, 2012 By 2 Comments
This is a comment by Danny on the post “Confessions of An Ex-Sex Kitten”.
“I always knew he would be a manly man type and never desired to take this away.”
May 22, 2012 By 1 Comment
These are two comments by M and AM on the post “The New Macho”.
“I attended a homophobic, hyper-masculine all-male high school, and I listened to a lot of punk and hardcore as an outlet for my feelings there.”
This is a comment by Evin Carty on the post “Is Music the Last Sanctioned Outlet for Men to Express Their Emotions?”