Majorities say most people in the U.S. don’t place enough value on men who are caring, soft-spoken, affectionate or open about their emotions

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October 14, 2024

1. Public views on men and masculinity

Majorities say most people in the U.S. don’t place enough value on men who are caring, soft-spoken, affectionate or open about their emotions

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Majorities say most people in the U.S. don’t place enough value on men who are caring, soft-spoken, affectionate or open about their emotions

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1. Public views on men and masculinity
45% of Republican men say people in the U.S. have mostly negative views of ‘masculine’ men
Most of those who say masculine men are viewed negatively in the U.S. see this as a bad thing
Majorities say most people in the U.S. don’t place enough value on men who are caring, soft-spoken, affectionate or open about their emotions
Republicans, Democrats differ over what traits should be valued more or less in men

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Majorities say most people in the U.S. don’t place enough value on men who are caring, soft-spoken, affectionate or open about their emotions

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