Teens are using the phrase “performative male” to call out boys who act a certain way to win approval from girls. These labels can make boys feel confused or ashamed about their identity and relation ...

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If you’ve spent any time on TikTok or Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen two trends that, in different ways, show how our culture talks about men. One features young men competing in “performative ...

A male friend of mine once asked me what the secret to getting girls is. I took one glance at his tote bag from his hometown’s public library, the film camera inside, the taro bubble tea on the table ...

Living in Los Angeles, I see performative males everywhere: strolling through Silver Lake with a $9 matcha in one hand and an overpriced tote bag of unread books in the other, wired headphones ...