"Study Reveals Aggression in Pubescent Boys When Masculinity is Challenged"
TL;DR
A study published in Developmental Science reveals that adolescent boys, especially those in environments with rigid gender norms, exhibit increased aggression when their masculinity is threatened. The research, led by Adam Stanaland from NYU, highlights the role of social pressure in driving these behaviors and calls for challenging restrictive masculine norms to prevent negative outcomes.
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