his ongoing series of studio portraits of young men is intended to challenge the viewer with social constructs that are centered around masculinity and femininity. Gender bias, gender roles, and stereotypes can affect everyone negatively. Our society’s normative narrative of "male" is tough and assertive, and "female" equals tender and weak. Manhood needs to be proven continuously and can be lost. Research demonstrates that men, too, face backlash if they don't adhere to masculine gender stereotypes.
