By: Sharon Makanjuola Daniel is 14, a teenager. He sits in the classroom with his peers like every other student, but he always keeps to himself. Not because he doesn’t want to talk to them, but because no one really expects much from him and he has quietly accepted this as his reality. When he […]
By: Kawthar Abdulmojeed In a world inundated with societal expectations and norms, the concept of masculinity has long been rigid and unforgiving. Men are taught to be strong, stoic, and unyielding in the face of adversity. They are told to suppress their emotions, to “man up” even when they are hurting inside. However, this archetype
By: Abdulmojeed Kawthar Image Credit: Boys Without Borders In the 21st century, the fate of the boy child has undergone significant changes and challenges. While progress is being made in terms of gender equality and addressing gender stereotypes, there are still areas where boys face unique struggles. A boy might grow up in a bustling
By: Solomon Idowu Image Credit: Boys Without Borders/Ire Ajewole. As a boy or man, have you ever had situations where you are uncomfortable with a female being your leader? Or have you ever experienced scenarios where females are told to respect their male counterparts for the mere fact that they are male? Or that a
Over the years, issues surrounding the boy-child and his development have not been given enough attention as required, thereby causing the areas essential for his growth to be treated with levity.
