Actor David Ortega: New Understandings of Masculinity Are Slowly Taking Root in Society

Actor David Ortega notes that the concept of "new masculinities" is beginning to take root in society, but that this change is happening very slowly. He points out that many children still grow up in an environment where expressing emotions or showing vulnerability is seen as a sign of weakness.

Ortega emphasizes that this situation is especially pronounced in regions where rigid masculinity models are dominant. He states that stereotypical ideas that men traditionally should not cry or break down prevent individuals from freely experiencing their own feelings.

The actor, born in Autlán, Jalisco, brings these social barriers and identity suppressions stemming from social judgments to the stage through the theater play "El deseo de lo prohibido". In the play, which revolves around 4 characters, the secrets, lies, and repressed desires hidden behind seemingly stable relationships come to light.