Sep 12, 2018Why All Masculinity Isn't ToxicRecently, we were sent a link to an article about why masculinity is good — and why the concept of “toxic masculinity” is nonsense. ...
Aug 14, 2018Back to School: How Gender Stereotypes Put Pressure on BoysAs students across Western Pennsylvania head back to school this month, some may do so with a sense of dread. Bullying is still common...
Jun 27, 2018Toxic Gender Norms & the LGBTQ+ Community: Breaking the Cycle of HarmWe know that gender norms (an expectation that people will act a certain way based on their gender) can be incredibly damaging. As we...
Feb 21, 2018Why Saying “Boys Don’t Cry” Hurts Boys and MenThere are certain phrases that are used frequently in our society whenever a boy or young man expresses vulnerability, such as “boys...
Nov 1, 2017How Lowered Expectations for Boys Are HarmfulHow many times have you heard the phrase “boys will be boys?” Probably too many times to count — and if you are like most people, you...
Feb 3, 2016Because She Said NoOn January 22, 2016, Janese Jackson-Talton was at a bar in the Homewood section of Pittsburgh; a man hit on her, and she turned him down....
