Guest Article by Ron Seigel / May 28, 2026 In 2019, the American Psychological Association (APA) issued an important mission statement in which it took the position that constrained definitions of masculinity historically have “inhibited men’s development and their capacity to form meaningful relationships,” and “contributed to the oppression of other people.” The short document committed the APA to “the support of groups such as women, gays, lesbians and people of color th