Zarita Zevallos @infi_nerdy_ ✨ Koktèl, (2017) ~ "We have "masculinity molds" that we have to fit in to and get demonized if we happen to not fit the role. If we happen to be in touch with our femininity more. Hypermasculinity deems anything "feminine" as below or inferior. This idea that black men are being emasculated by an imaginary gay agenda is extremely ignorant and homophobic. Gender identity and gender expression are two different things but aren't mutually exclusive. A man who identifies as a man can express femininely and comfortably and still be secure with their sexuality. But that is a reality that isn't promoted enough and in result confuses people. Black men aren't allowed to be children for a very long time. They are seen as men as early as like 9-10 years old. To relate it to my experience with masculinity and gender, I've always liked putting towels on my head when I was kid and pretending I was Shakira belly dancing. But when I learned that this type of behavior would get me fucked up I reserved that type of expression for the bedroom or the shower. Thankfully I've reconditioned my mind and now know better than to give a fuck. " Chi, 18 (@chivengi) Model: @kalaoumusic #supportblackart #zaritazevallos #infinerdy #kotkel #photography #photosurrealism #blackart #hypermasculinity #blkcreatives #haitianartist #ayiti #masculinity #femininity #notoxicbehavior #nohomophobia https://www.instagram.com/p/BwnXEZAhn8h/?utm_source=ig_tumblr_share&igshid=164hv3g9ysukw