Boise State University: Faculty Develop Program to Battle 'Gym Bro' Culture, 'Looksmaxxing' and Harmful Masculinity Standards
May 06, 2026
May 06, 2026
BOISE, Idaho, May 6 -- Boise State University issued the following news:
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Faculty develop program to battle 'gym bro' culture, 'looksmaxxing' and harmful masculinity standards
Social media perpetuates impossible and often harmful standards for masculinity. Art created by Ann Hottinger.
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A quick swipe through social media platforms or the nightly news reveals jarring images of what men believe they have to . . .
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Faculty develop program to battle 'gym bro' culture, 'looksmaxxing' and harmful masculinity standards
Social media perpetuates impossible and often harmful standards for masculinity. Art created by Ann Hottinger.
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A quick swipe through social media platforms or the nightly news reveals jarring images of what men believe they have to . . .