Really great post, this is something that really needs to be talked about and explored.
For me these gender roles are part of the patriarchal society we are oppressed by. It really is all about trying to detach boys away from there emotions so that they are seen as stronger and more powerful. Constantly told to be a man and toughen up. It has been going on a very long time and has somewhat been accepted as the way it is meant to be. Boys/men are not meant to be seen as emotional beings and this is so very wrong, there is so little in the way of promoting emotional well being for boys and men. That whole idea of them being weak if they are seen crying, yet when they show any strength it is only the physical type that is encouraged.

But awareness is happening (about time too) having this discussion, reading your great post is all a step in the right direction.

Within the patriarchal society when women doubt themselves they do not step into their full power, making them easier to control. Thank you for writing about this, it is so needed and such a good sign that change is starting to happen.