Tag: Gender
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Toxic Masculinity And Its Consequences In Fiction
(Photo by Afta Putta Gunawan) Unpacking Toxic Masculinity in How to Understand Him: How It Shapes Characters and Relationships Toxic masculinity—a set of cultural expectations that pressures men to conform to rigid notions of dominance, emotional suppression, and traditional gender roles—is a central theme in How to Understand Him. In this post, we’ll be exploring…
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How Characters Like Aron Can Empower Queer People
Aron’s Boldness and What It Represents in LGBTQ+ Stories In How to Understand Him, Aron is unapologetically himself. He’s vibrant, fearless, and refuses to shrink himself to fit into anyone’s expectations. But his boldness isn’t just a personality trait—it’s a statement. Aron represents resilience, self-love, and the courage to defy restrictive norms. He’s the kind…