In celebration of International Men’s Day, men at Peace Corps HQ posed to promote positive male imagery. They were asked to complete the sentence, “A man is…”
… straightforward
… the servant steward of the earth and humanity
… complementary and complimentary
…the sum of his actions
… the product of the strong women in his life
… a hiker
… happy and easy-going
… a birdwatcher
… mostly water
… compassionate
… a productive member of his community
… responsible
… second only to a woman
… not constrained by masculinity
… willing to make decisions and accept responsibility for his actions
… strongest when acknowledging his weaknesses
… inspired by those around him
… true to his word
… self-aware
… always willing to accept a challenge
… benevolent
… not needed, but he is neither a fish nor a bicycle
… malleable
… a social construct
… funky
… capable
… more than just testosterone
… an adventurer
… peaceful
… a champion of breastfeeding
… capable of listening, understanding, caring, and acting
… a mentor
… a gentleman and a scholar
… loyal
… a facilitator
… a person who causes a stir when entering the ladies restroom
… spiritual
… an unapologetic Taylor Swift fan
… always hungry
… a husband
… nearly a woman – and would be, with the addition of character(s)
