Preparing men to eradicate gender-based violence

The belief that men should not cry is a deeply rooted societal theory that has put undue pressure on men to maintain and project an image of being tough and not to show emotion even in the face of adversity. This emotional bottling has led to many undesirable societal outbursts that manifest in gender-based violence and femicide, committing suicide, violent crime, and substance abuse for example. These manifestations have impacted society negatively and require men to act in many spheres of life in order to make the world a better place to live in. It is heart warming to see government…