man box

The rules for "acting like a man"; the mentality, behaviors and restrictions that many men and boys are socialized to conform to. These tenets of the "cult of masculinity" are both symptoms and enablers of Dominator Culture. They can be so pervasive as to be almost invisible; yet they lead men to disrespect, mistreat, and abuse women and each other. --- THE MAN BOX Demonstrate power/control (especially over women) Aggression - Dominance - yell - intimidate Do not cry openly or express emotions (except for anger) Do not express weakness or fear - "take it" Don't back down - don't make mistakes Do not be "like a woman" Heterosexual Have lots of sex with women - "conquests" Do not be "like a gay man" Tough/Athletic/Competitive/Strength/Courage Make Decisions - Never ask for help Women viewed as property/objects (especially sexual objects) --- (Based largely on Tony Porter's TED talk "A Call to Men")