Is Masculinity Toxic?

aussietoads · 2017-06-04T05:41:49+00:00

Is masculinity toxic? NO Are some people toxic? YES

BinoChrist · 2017-06-04T06:11:56+00:00

Is masulinity is toxic then femininity must surely be toxic. I think a better question is, are humans toxic?

camalew · 2017-06-04T04:46:31+00:00

I don't think masculinity as a whole is toxic, I think the way that as a society we tell boys to be men is toxic. Telling boys that men don't cry, men have to be strong, etc. is very damaging to the psyche of a young boy. I was lucky enough to grow up with parents who encourage me to be myself and to do what I want rather than "TESTOSTERONE! SPORTS! SUPPRESS EMOTION!" (not to imply that there is something inherently wrong with aggressive personalities or liking sports, just some stereotypes) and I think that has helped me be secure in my masculinity. A great example of this is when I joined choir, something that definitely altered the way people view me as it's considered traditionally not masculine (one of my guy friends was even laughed at some people when they found out he was in choir) but I'm not bothered by those views of other people.

The biggest problem I'd say is we have two extremes, the previously mentioned masculinity stereotype of suppressing emotion, being athletic, etc. and then on the other end of the spectrum we have "masculinity is evil, men are evil" etc. and both extremes are very damaging.

Vidar34 · 2017-06-04T08:10:45+00:00

Masculinity is extremely toxic! I know people who did 1 masculine, and it KILLED them!!!!!!!!1111!!!one!!! /s

Title	Is Masculinity Toxic?
Author	cardinal_cs
Upvotes	4
Comments	9
Date	June 4, 2017 4:31 AM UTC (9 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
Original Link	https://old.reddit.com/r/MensRights/comments/6f5lf7/is_masculinity_toxic/
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