Perspectives

Squashed by the Stashe: How I Learned to Love My Beard
From middle school to adulthood, Suraj shares how his relationship to facial hair and masculinity has changed over time. Read more.

How do we redefine masculinity?
How do we redefine masculinity? Read this perspective piece for more.

Disney Pixar’s Elemental Teaches Us About Diversity & Emotion Expression
Ember and Wade’s relationship sheds light on the power of building culturally diverse relationships and expressing emotions in a healthy way.

What Superheroes Teach Us About Masculinity
Superheroes teach us about heroic masculinity, the use of traditionally masculine norms for the greater good.

We need more multilingual music.
Multilingual music reminds us that, regardless of the music we love, the languages we speak, or the cultures we come from, we are all part of a global community.

What I Learned After My First Pedicure
As I watched the skilled pedicurist at work, I couldn’t help but realize how I have neglected my feet over the years. Our feet carry us from place to place and tirelessly perform their duties, yet I rarely give them any attention.

The Art of Cultural Juggling: Thoughts from a Third Culture Kid
A third culture kid is an individual who has spent a substantial part of their developmental years living in one or more countries that differ from their parent’s home countries or their own country of citizenship.

My Journey into Global Public Health as a Peacebuilder
I believe that global public health efforts create stable and secure environments for all communities to thrive. By dedicating my career to global public health, I knew I could actively contribute to fostering peace and well-being worldwide.

Bridging the Gap Between Anger and Mindfulness: A Buddhist Perspective
Thich Nhat Hanh encourages us to recognize anger as a negative energy and mindfulness as a positive one. Through this lens, we can harness the power of mindfulness to care for the unpredictable energy of anger.

Strength in Unity: Unveiling the Transformative Power of Multiculturalism on Masculinity
Multiculturalism provides a platform for dialogue and learning. Men will be encouraged to reflect on their own cultural backgrounds and challenge their internal biases or the aspects of masculinity that are restricting their ability to live freely.

Beyond the Brush: Men, Makeup, and the Lessons of Embracing Femininity
People who use makeup are akin to artists, just like painters. Both groups take various ingredients and skillfully craft something beautiful.

A Moment of Cultural Dissonance Sparks The Multicultural Man
A story of how a temple became more than just a place of worship. It became a catalyst to delve deeper into the intricate interplay between culture and masculinity.
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