How to Be a Real Man

I was surprisingly touched by this simple, wise letter by Dan Mulhern to his son, on how to be a Real Man today.  Surrounded by a recent sea of articles heralding the end of men, or decrying a male/masculinity crisis, its easy to lose site of how liberating a moment this could be for men everywhere. 

After all, the restrictive gender role proscribed to men throughout most of history may have enabled them to dominate women, but it hasn’t left men to control of their own destiny.  True gender equality isn’t just about addressing women’s subordination, it’s about recognizing the limitations this arrangement has placed on men, as well.

Do yourself a favor and read the whole Newsweek piece here.

-Nicole