Masculinity is a concept deeply ingrained in the human experience. It is complex. It is challenging. And because of how it has evolved over time, masculinity defies simple categorisation and is very hard to define.
‘Real men don’t cry’.
It's one of those sayings that has been deeply embedded in our culture, tied to the traditional notions of what it means to be a man. From a young age, we're told that men should keep their emotions in check, stand firm in tough situations, and present an unyielding facade of toughness.