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Small note:

For the activist types out here on these forums, an effective way of doing MRA is too amplify, promote voices of those who have done the hardwork, produced the good content. You will achieve more spreading/sharing good articles, videos, mens issues social media accounts (e.g. tinmenblog, male psychology network and their new EXCELLENT books released, etc) per unit time then arguing with someone about MRA issues.... move on and focus on those who support the message or in the middle ground instead of getting stuck spending all your internet time that day arguing with someone who isnt arguing in good faith etc... ignore those small groups of haters and getting into long reddit threads with them.... of course its fantastic to hear genuine critique of your POV, in fact its really important etc I mean its pointless spending 60% of your MRA time speaking to someone who says I dunno men have no issues in society or university is male dominated or whatever blah blah patriarchy.... when you could spend 1% of your internet time supporting people who are already spreading MRA messages full time by amplfying their work

Another side note, Quilette is filled with articles like below. I saw an interview with founder years ago... back then (so probably even more now) it was getting millions of views per month despite only having four full time staff..... just shows how much you can get done with focused work

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Here is the article:

https://quillette.com/2021/05/26/the-gathering-resistance-to-the-stigmatisation-of-masculinity/

On the face of it, Brilliant Bob is an unremarkable character for a children’s book—a playful boy who loves football and embarks upon fun adventures with his friends Dazzling Dave, Genuine George, and Superboy Sam. But Bob and his three friends were created with the clear purpose of celebrating masculinity. They are brave, competitive, curious, persistent, risk-ready, strong, and stoical—traits that enlightened sections of society now frown upon and which educators tend to present to children as negative.

The perceived need for stories and role models that reaffirm traits and values like these is suggestive of how widespread and pernicious the attack on masculinity has become. A section of the books’ website entitled “Morals Conveyed” elaborates:

The Brilliant Bob books will teach young boys to appreciate positive morals and traits that will add greatly to their life journeys. Male role models—such as fathers and grandfathers, older brothers, or teachers—are encouraged to read these books to the young boys in their lives, reinforcing the positive impact these traits have had on their masculinity.

Continued:

https://quillette.com/2021/05/26/the-gathering-resistance-to-the-stigmatisation-of-masculinity/