Redefining Masculinity: A Nigerian Conversation

In a relaxed setting in Nigeria, three men discussed the evolving concept of masculinity and challenged traditional gender roles. They questioned whether tasks typically associated with women, like grocery shopping or childcare, could be considered less masculine. One participant voiced the discomfort some men experience when they step outside of traditional gender norms. "Some guys, some people think that giving a woman head isn't masculine, it is that weird...," said Elozonam, highlighting the tension between societal expectations and individual experiences. This conversation sparked a reflection on the complexities of masculinity in modern Nigerian society and the need for a more inclusive definition of what it means to be a man.