Cry like a Boy: because being tough all the time hurts
The problem with these attitudes is that they do not only harm women, but also men themselves, as they suffer from their efforts to “man up” and feel embarrassed when they are not able to fit this stereotype.
We still live in societies where men feel safer killing themselves than acknowledging pain: although men report lower rates of depression than women, they are far more likely to commit suicide.
The COVID-19 pandemic is a moment of historical upheaval and a chance to reassess ideas about how men should behave and what counts as strength and weakness.
With the aim of promoting global discussion on healthy masculinity, Euronews is unveiling a one-year-long editorial project called “Cry Like A Boy.”
Featuring the first flagship podcast produced by Euronews, “Cry Like a Boy” will bring you surprising stories of men defying centuries of stereotypes.
We are travelling to five developing African nations to show that finding new ways of being a man is a universal challenge and, most importantly, that men need to step up and be part of the solution to the lingering issues at the root of gender inequality.
