“Act like a man, "Real men don’t cry",... are probably one of the common phrases that used to teach boys to become men. But have you ever wondered why men are not allowed to cry and always have to be strong and tough? If you are also wondering this, then you start to recognise the presence of “toxic masculinity”.
This is a concept used to refer to the extreme standards of masculinity that society has drawn for each man to follow. This unintentionally becomes a burden for men from the moment they are born until adulthood, which not only negatively affects themselves but also a nightmare for those around them.
Inspired by Kurt Cobain's quote - "I'd rather be hated for who I am, than loved for who I am not", "I AM" is a strong affirmation of a man with the choice to become the version of masculinity he wants to be instead of following the illusions that society is giving him. Through this work, I really hope to inspire everyone who is looking for their true version of masculinity.
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