Wednesday, February 7, 2024

What Americans can learn from Danish masculinity

American men are often expected to be tough, strong and stoic. It's important that they don't appear too effeminate. 

Research shows that in Denmark it can be acceptable – even desirable – for men to show a feminine side. 

In a study on masculinity and manhood in the U.S. and Denmark, my colleagues Sarah DiMuccio and Megan Yost and I found that among young heterosexual men, Danish men were more likely than American men to describe ideal men as being caring, loving, considerate and empathetic, which in the U.S. are usually seen as feminine characteristics...

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