I always found 'toxic masculinity' to be a weird term. Like, yeah, I get what it's supposed to be about and I agree mostly that those particular elements and results of certain generalized behaviors are harmful, and that's why I've mostly shunned the idea of trying to play myself up as in any way macho/masculine/etc. I realize it's a game a lot of people play just to "fit in" and it limits what we allow ourselves to be and do. It's pointless and stupid.
Yet... what about toxic femininity? That's a real and serious concept, as much so as the male equivalent that's thrown around so often. What the very existence of the term seems to imply, and what I personally see time and time again people falling into this trap, is that it says masculinity is toxic - therefore - femininity is the opposite. Obviously it's not true but I can't tell you how many high ranking feminist figurehead types I've seen who legitimately appear to believe that women can do no wrong. That females or those who typify feminine traits don't have any demons to face, any expectation that they'll have to fight off some habit or built-in bias that's harmful to themselves or others.
Having to fight against our own baser desires or what our reptile brain says is right is universal to humans, but this term inadvertently draws attention away from that. They paint this issue like it's a male thing, which many take as letting women off the hook. Really, I find it insulting that they consider us SO bad that this needs to be a serious talking point brought up all the time, but never turn an eye inward.
I always found 'toxic masculinity' to be a weird term. Like, yeah, I get what it's supposed to be ab
I usually use the term "toxic masculinity" in regards to men seeing only one way to be a man. Ridiculing boys and other men for being "girly" or punishing boys for liking "girly" things. That's what "toxic masculinity" is to me and that's not something you see as much with girls and women. In general it's more socially acceptable for girls and women to behave and dress in a more masculine manner or like things "for boys" than it is for boys and men to to enjoy traditionally feminine things
I usually use the term "toxic masculinity" in regards to men seeing only one way to be a man. Ridicu
Well what are the negative effects "toxic femininity" has/had on the world or society? Toxic Masculinity has effected the world/society so that men need to be tough and agressive, cannot speak out about being abused by another person to reveal a sign of weakness, and pressured to have a sexual partner of the opposite sex just to name a few examples. It does effect women as well, particularly in the idea that anything women like should only be liked by women, women cannot enjoy male things without scrutiny, anything feminine is seen as being lesser than men, any job role dominated by men usually alienate women and any women going into a male dominated role (and vice versa) is usually judged much harsher by either gender.
It's also worth noting that it isn't just the expectation of men to resolve toxic masculinity. It's the responsibility of all people to not pressure or expect men to act a certain way, or accept that there are roles that men can take whether or not women dominate in those areas.
Well what are the negative effects "toxic femininity" has/had on the world or society? Toxic Masculi
Two week fishing trips in the summer with a dozen other men and teenage boys. Not a shower between any of us all that time. The male toxicity was entirely real and quite rampant, much to the vocal displeasure of our mothers/wives.
Two week fishing trips in the summer with a dozen other men and teenage boys. Not a shower between a
I'm sorry Roarey, but after previous statements I'm just making the popcorn because surely SOMEONE is bound to be upset by this, probably some ultrahyperfeminist.
I'm sorry Roarey, but after previous statements I'm just making the popcorn because surely SOMEONE i
