Honestly, I don’t have the patience to write out precisely why everything you said is inaccurate. (Not trying to sound or be rude, just tired) We’ll simply have to agree to disagree. I will say, however, I don’t believe in “patriarchy” and internalized misogyny is BS, you are your own person- that is a huge problem these days with people not taking responsibility for their own actions. Women put other women down because of an innate or biological sense of competition. Because when it all really comes down to it, science always wins, and we are biologically hardwired to do and act in specific ways, we just have an extra sense to be able to manipulate and maneuver techniques to benefit ourselves in specific ways (mating process) that fit our modern civilization. I understand wanting to put a name and face to what is wrong with society but, it is NOT just any one single thing wrapped in muscles and a chiseled jaw line. Men are not the problem and your logic does not fit considering the drastic difference in how well women do in society in comparison to men (speaking specifically about the U.S.). And finally, you speak on how you personally, have seen what toxic masculinity has done to men in modern society... I’d like to point out men were a lot more chivalrous, romantic and kind to women not even thirty years ago, what changed? Modern society has been pushing this “misogyny” thing for a long time, why haven’t we seen women fail as much as or more so than men in today’s environment? Because it has nothing to do with masculinity considering men were much more so in the past, “weak times create weak men...” we have a generation of people who are now incredibly self centered, entitled and that is why you see the problems you think are misogyny. I’m not one for anecdotal evidence but similarly to you I have seen what “toxic femininity “ looks like, (again I don’t believe in that terminology, using terms to better acknowledge what we’re discussing), it’s called modern feminism and it hasn’t made women better, it has made them angry and bitter and if you say anything that goes against their narrative you are damned. I can speak to this very well considering I was a hardcore feminist while in college, it wasn’t until I realized I was almost thirty, with no kids (had an abortion when I was 19- biggest regret and mistake of my life- they don’t tell you that in the clinic) I have no prospects for a husband, because what was I doing? “Building my empire,” “I don’t need a man,” and “my body, my choice,” right? This was toxic, my way of thinking as a feminist was toxic. And what was the example I was setting for younger women and girls? It’s okay to sleep with whoever you want, if you get pregnant kill the baby, live your life... not, be with someone who loves and wants to be around you. Don’t act like you don’t need someone as a partner because then they will leave for someone who does want and need them, children, though they’re difficult to raise at times, they are a blessing especially when you have found the right partner to have a life with. I’m not demonizing sex btw, it’s cool to sleep with whom ever, but accept responsibility for whatever happens after. Anyway, like I said agree to disagree friend, hope all is well .