The History Of Toxic Masculinity In Advertising

The new Gillette advert asks if men can be more while referencing toxic masculinity, the MeToo movement and bullying, and it has caused a stir. While some have praised the company for highlighting the issues as well as praising men for strength and friendship, others have criticised it for demonising masculinity. HuffPost UK takes a look at how men have been portrayed in advertising in the past.