Topic: macho

  • A Straight Man’s Three Biggest Fears

    This originally appeared on JaysonGaddis.com. Republished here with permission. Being perceived as gay. Being perceived as too feminine. And having a small penis. Want to know any man’s biggest fear? Some might say “the unknown,” “being broke,” “not being loved,” or “not being in control.” While these top the list, there are a few fears […]

  • 4 Ways Sexist, Macho Culture Hurts Men

    This originally appeared on Alternet.org. Republished here with permission. Macho culture–the perpetuation of hypermasculinity, dominance, violence, bravado–can be deadly, particularly for women. According to the World Health Organization, women in the United States are victims of intimate partner violence at a rate about five times that of men, and the United Nations has found that the most common form […]