Men will often face ridicule from other men (and sometimes women) for being “too sensitive” if they cry, or because they show a sufficient amount of emotional understanding when talking to someone about an issue they’re having. This trait is typically aligned with femininity and women. Take, for example, men who exhibit a strong sense of emotional sensitivity. However, some of the biggest issues arise when it is deemed “inappropriate” for someone to exhibit traits of the “opposite” gender.
Associating oneself with specific “masculine” or “feminine” traits is a big part of how most people define their gender identities.
