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The Masculine Straight Jacket: Men's Perceptions of Masculinity Hasn't Changed in 50 Years
Girls and women have made significant progress in challenging traditional gender roles, but the same cannot be said for boys and men. A recent survey showed that boys' perception of male characteristics has changed very little over the past 50 years. The patriarchal idea of power, invulnerability, and independence still dominates. We must work towards breaking free from the restrictive expectations of masculinity.