The myth is that society has enforced a set of standards for boys and men to strive to achieve on a daily basis. This “Guy Code” consists of being strong, aggressive, powerful and non-emotional. If emotion is shown or a sensitive side the risk is that of being made fun of or ostracized by their peers, friends, fathers, brothers and teachers. Being humiliated even in front of others. If boys don’t man up, then they are not a man and looked down upon. Men aren’t supposed to be sensitive or emotional those characteristics are more feminine. Masculinity constantly needs to be proved and it’s become a competition. The consequences of this pressure can be very damaging to the mental health of boys. The “Guy Code” can lead to boys/men becoming very
