Why I Paint My Nails
<p>Throughout my life, I have perceived and defined masculinity differently in several phases. The first phase is the most obvious, characterized by the masculinity blatantly presented to me through simply observing society’s operations. We recognize this image: a patriarchal, male-dominated world where men have traditionally run the show and called the shots.</p>
<p>I observed this and absorbed its habits by watching how my family functioned, through pop culture, TV shows, and the behavior of people in power, predominantly white males. I saw that behavior and internalized it, believing that this was the key to living a ‘good life’ — to being liked, renowned, and desired.</p>
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