Thug Tears: When and Where Is It Okay For A Man To Cry?

Some men have very strong reactions when other men cry publicly. Joy, Clo and KC the Alchemist are joined by Karl B and Jay Crump from Da House ’94  podcast to talk about expectations put upon men and the way both men and women are socialized. How do women react to displays of “softness” or vulnerability? Is he seen as less than a man? (See Lebron, Van Jones, MJ) Is it only acceptable for a man to cry when his mama dies or his teams wins the championship? How do all of these expectations stifle communication in relationships and perpetuate the Mars-Venus disconnect? The menfolk help us dissect this thing.