From Meta to the military: The hidden costs of ‘masculinity’ at work

It’s time to rethink the strict standards of how men behave in the workplace—not only for the benefit of companies, but for men themselves.

Early this year, Mark Zuckerberg made headlines by saying corporate culture needs more “masculine energy.” This sentiment was echoed by Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s call for the military—an employer of 2.1 million Americans—to return to a “warrior ethos”, promoting traditional masculine standards like aggression and athleticism.