masculinity: why positive male role models are vital

By Alexander "Alex" Yeh, Asians in Animation Team

Positive masculinity or healthy masculinity is the antithesis of toxic masculinity. It is the rejection of the cultural pressure put on men to behave a certain way, such as the expectation of men to be tough and to downplay or hide their emotions.

When you think of positive Asian masculinity, what characters come to mind? Here’s what came to mind for our team member, Alex Yeh.

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