Project Seeks To Redefine Masculinity

Project Seeks To Redefine Masculinity

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Synonyms to the word “masculinity” include virility and machismo, according to Merriam-Webster, but some people believe that type of correlation can be harmful for men. 

A University of Wisconsin-Madison college student from Chicago has taken the initiative to redefine masculinity with Dear Masculinity, an online series where men write and read letters addressed to their masculinity. Morning Shift talks to Eneale Pickett, the creator of the project.