The Center for the Study of Gender and Sexuality offers a fresh take on the viral archetype of the performative male.

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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Scroll through your feed and you’ll probably spot him. He’s stretched out in the park on a sunny day, tote bag slung over one shoulder, an upside-down copy of “Ain’t I a Woman?” by Bell Hooks in hand.