ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Men's liberation movement

Okay kiddo, so there was a time when people used to have some rules that said men had to act a certain way and do certain things just because they were men. This is called gender roles. Some people thought that these rules were not fair, and that men should also have the freedom to be themselves and do what they like. This is what the Men's Liberation Movement is all about.

Just like how women have been fighting for their rights and equal treatment for a long time, some men also felt that they needed a movement to fight for their rights and to break free from cultural and societal expectations put on them for being male.

Men's Liberation Movement is basically a group of people, mostly men, who believe that men and women should be equal in every way. They believe that men should be allowed to express emotions and not just act tough all the time. They also believe that men should not be expected to always be the provider in their family and be the one who goes to work outside of the home all the time.

The Men's Liberation Movement wants to break down the stereotypes that say boys can't cry, or that boys shouldn't play with dolls, or that men shouldn't ask for help when they need it. They want people to stop judging others based on their gender, and instead, treat everyone with equal respect and kindness.

In summary, Men's Liberation Movement is a group of people fighting to break free from gender expectations and stereotypes that say men should always act a certain way. They want men to be free to be themselves and be treated equally, just like women.