Where do we stand on toxic masculinity?
In season one, Surface Level Podcast discussed the obsession with masculinity in the queer community—chasing “trade,” butching it up around straight people, and learning to embrace our femininity. Today, let’s examine where we stand on toxic masculinity.
Surface Level welcomed Sailey Williams, creative director, photographer, and publisher, to the Surface Level family. Together, we explore the desires of “masc for masc” gays, the inclination of some queer men to distance themselves from femininity, and how both masculinity and femininity can thrive within our community.
We know a lot, but we don’t know it all, so join the conversation on social and let us know your thoughts.
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About Surface Level
Surface Level helps curious folx understand the complexities of the Black and Queer experience. Through personal stories and curious conversations, this series offers a nuanced understanding of identity, race, and sexuality that goes beyond the surface level, with a touch of humor and a fearless willingness to challenge the norm.
