
What does it mean, to be a man?
Published on September 25, 2025
Beliefs about what makes a ‘real’ man have changed enormously over time. So what does it mean to be a man in the twenty-first century? Do traditional ideas about masculinity still apply, and if not, what kinds of new ideas have replaced them? Explore our interactive below to learn more. Martin Robb.
First published on Thu, 02 Feb 2023 as What does it mean, to be a man?. To find out more visit The Open University's Openlearn website. Creative-Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0 2025
