espeonprincess:

ok but SU is also great at dismantling toxic masculinity.

steven cries and is nurturing and is emotional and has an openly loving relationship with his dad and isnt ashamed of any of it. he’s friendly and sweet and isn’t violent at all—-his weapon is a shield for fucks sake. hes probably one of the nicest characters on the show and doesnt feel the need to prove himself as tough or manly aside from a couple of random jokes every few episodes.

boys and men are often shown to be emotionally open and honest and loving in this show and i really think thats something kids need to see and learn from