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Aggressive, strong, sexually confident, and restrained emotions: boys becoming men. Can strength become violence? How does sexual prowess become sexual aggression? How could gaining male self esteem involve taking away the self esteem of women by turning them into objects?
Young men routinely call each other “gay” to fortify their gender identities. Male athletes might be called a “bunch of girls” when their athletic performance is not up to par. Harassment is not limited to boys harassing girls, but also includes gender bullying where males are the victims. And, what if girls "put it out there" for boys to see and then to judge? What if girls are using sex for attention and power?
This single-sex program turns up the heat, and puts the pressure on young men to take responsibility for their treatment of others. Far from “male bashing,” this program encourages male empowerment by leaving them with an understanding of the power of true masculinity and the positive force that it can be when integrity and respect are at the core of the masculine ideal.
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