MEN & EMOTIONS

It is true that characterizing a man as sensitive is not necessarily considered an advantage. The belief that sensitivity is a "privilege" of the female sex has long prevailed, attributing the characteristic to hormonal changes. Consider the biased way we express ourselves when we address emotional expression depending on gender. Expressions such as "Men do not cry" "Guys are not afraid" etc. are just some of the things that boys are exposed to during childhood, internalize and most likely reproduce as adults to their own children.

But, in the end, are men less emotional than women?

In a recent study, Weigard et al. (2021) monitored and recorded the emotional fluctuations of 142 men and women over a 75-day period, finding that there were no significant differences between the sexes. The above finding shows that both sexes experience similar emotions and with the same intensity. However, at the same time, men in order to comply with social norms are called to limit their expression, especially when they involve feelings of fear or sadness.

Therefore, it is time to reconsider the established perceptions regarding emotions, allowing the male sex to express their entire emotional repertoire without censorship.

HR. PSYCHOLOGY - TODAY Team