Toxic masculinity!

Hyperionc137 · 2019-04-27T17:33:47+00:00

This is what Gillette was talking about. That soldier should have asked for permission to save her.

AEHIILRS · 2019-04-27T17:50:45+00:00

This is, unironically, an example of toxic masculinity. Male disposability.

Dan6erbond · 2019-04-27T19:30:15+00:00

I posted some more info about these heroes on a similar thread in /r/MadeMeSmile:

IIRC these guys are sent to places like Afghanistan with the sole intention of saving as many innocent people as possible. The fire from their squad isn't necessarily to kill the enemy unless their partner(s) is/are in danger either. Truly /r/BeAmazed content.

This comment seems to confirm it furthermore.

RedPillMissionary · 2019-04-27T19:11:18+00:00

Grows up to be Ilhan Omar and call them terrorists

PungentMayo · 2019-04-27T20:23:38+00:00

Male soldiers have raped women in every single village they come accross over centuries and have gotten away with it!

A highly upvoted r/Feminsim post with 0 citations

mcmur · 2019-04-27T20:39:01+00:00

That's quite the shot.

__pulsar · 2019-04-27T23:12:40+00:00

Motherfucking heros right here.

peepeeandpoopooman · 2019-04-27T19:24:12+00:00

little girl's mother happened to be a feminist. Solider facing allegations of touching a child inappropriately

1LegendaryWombat · 2019-04-27T23:26:22+00:00

Damn that guy just charged in without a second thought, thats stupid brave . Definitely reckless, but damn.

Important stuff to note, i'd bet money on zero mainstream news outlets putting out the story.

sumfacilispuella · 2019-04-27T23:46:33+00:00

damn, i opened a bunch of things and so i watched this without knowing the title or the context and i wont lie, i did assume that they were gonna do some fucked up shit until he came back with that little girl

MurderInSpace · 2019-04-28T01:20:09+00:00

I'm surprised he was able to run at all considering the size of his balls

5th_Law_of_Robotics · 2019-04-28T12:11:01+00:00

Instead of actually doing anything couldn't he have just been emotionally available?

GooseMan126 · 2019-04-27T23:06:28+00:00

I can’t believe that he was entitled enough to act like he knew what was best for her? RAAAAAAAAAAAPPPPPPPEEEE!!!

TheCoochiePredator · 2019-04-28T01:45:23+00:00

"Macho culture is The reason for high suicide rates"

douchebert · 2019-04-27T22:52:43+00:00

He didnt evem ask her consent before grabbing her, what a dick

Men are scum

Source: am scum

UseTheTabKey · 2019-04-27T20:44:03+00:00

Oh man, that guy is so brave. Holy, that was really cool.

I don't know if I would have ever done that...

TheCoochiePredator · 2019-04-28T01:47:50+00:00

But but but.... Muh Macho culture

Jackson2615 · 2019-04-28T06:03:39+00:00

respect to men in the military, I'd say he wasn't thinking about making some political statement to quiet the men hating women, just did what had to be done in extreme circumstances , showing again the good in men.

Deja_Siku · 2019-04-28T10:38:02+00:00

Damn. Legit gave me chills.

gadabout13 · 2019-04-28T14:57:09+00:00

now try picturing a woman...any woman, doing that.

dukunt · 2019-04-28T19:15:38+00:00

This fills my heart with joy! Men will always rise to an occassion because as men, that is what we do. We right injustices. We without hesitation put our very lives in the line of fire to help someone in need. Anyone. Because we're men and that is what we do. We dream about being the hero. Im a teacher. And I would die for any of my kids. And once your one of my kids you will forever be one on my kids.

2019-04-28T21:50:59+00:00

Anyone keeping track of how many times they hear the words "Toxic Femininity"?

I think I'm up to 0.

BetterBadIdeas · 2019-04-29T17:19:36+00:00

One man with inadequate access to mental healthcare goes nuts and shoots up a food court. Five men throw themselves on to women and children to act as human shields.

Tomorrow's headline: toxic masculinity.

theosw · 2019-05-20T19:32:32+00:00

Location? Just wondering.

MakeTotalDestr0i · 2019-04-28T00:02:38+00:00

But would there be a kill zone if the USA military didn't leave their own country waging a war of aggression much like how the NAZIS did?

In other news, Man throws bricks through all the car windows in a neighborhood and then helps repair old ladies car window

dhcjndhhd · 2019-04-27T17:50:52+00:00

I’m amazed that this is seen as a valid comparison, even as a joke lol

Zeno1441 · 2019-04-27T22:06:47+00:00

How brave of him to save a citizen of the country his government fucked up!

SitsonEdge · 2019-04-27T21:13:56+00:00

Women do this every day!

Troutkid · 2019-04-28T00:51:32+00:00

I think what OP is intending to say that this is an example of masculine men being heroic, brave, and selfless, which flies in the face of masculinity being toxic, as some might say.

Although, I think this is showing OP's lack of understanding of what toxic masculinity is.

(Given, I'm a dude who loves being a dude, lol. Just trying to explain)

Toxic masculinity is a set of social norms that are associated with exaggerative masculine behavior, to the point of hurting others or themselves.

How about a few examples? "You might be affected by toxic masculinity if..."

Two dudes can't share a bed because it's "gay" or unmanly.
A man can't handle a woman "wearing the pants" and making more money for the family. That it somehow means he's failing at something. (Society forces men to take up the provider role, when that's not always the best option)
A man who is sexually assaulted is seen as weak and more feminine.

Over self reliance and emotional repression leads to increased psychological problems, such as increased stress, depression, and substance abuse. It can also lead to men having body image issues because they don't look like Conan the Barbarian, resulting in "bigrexia."

Toxic masculinity is this unspoken code that some men use to oppress themselves, and sometimes others. Men have to fit this cookie cutter social role, causing some men to overshoot into this destructive behaviour. Toxic masculenity is when men can't waiver a second without being told to grow a pair by their peers, resulting in male rape victims not spreaking out.

You have to be excellent at sports, have a high sex drive, have an anaconda dick, make 6 figures, and not have any weak flaws. This is the character that is enforced by toxic masculinity because it demonizes sensitive, nurturing masculine roles.

But masculinity can be a very positive force of good, don't get me wrong!

It's all in the expression of the same basic trait. On one hand, you have the toxic behavior of needing to control everything. Be the big man. On the other, you have the control of a nurturing father figure.

"You better man up and finish those drills. Don't let your teammates down. " (toxic)

Versus

"How about I help you run some drills for that game this weekend?" (Supportive)

Both roles are coming from a place of authority and control but one is nurturing while the other is toxic.

Keep on mind that toxic masculinity isn't enforced solely at the individual level, but as a collective/ social standard.

(There's also a concern for toxic femininity, too. The prioritization of their life over a man's, the assumption of being taken care of, etc. But that's for another thread)

Edit: Instead having a discussion, there is a group of people who feel the need to tell me what my beliefs ste instead of hearing them.

Who see the Westboro Baptist church of feminists do cringey shit, and generalize that to every feminist instead of thinking "maybe these are the vocal minority who sell magazines and clickbait". No, I'm not an apologist. I saw a common misconception, and outlasting fell the need to be polarizing and militant instead of civilly disagreeing. For those of you, regardless of position, who treated this thread eighth respect, you're the hope for progressive discussions. For the rest, I do hope you find your way outside of that echo chamber, sincerely.

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Title	Toxic masculinity!
Author	Plototicsux
Upvotes	437
Comments	90
Date	April 27, 2019 4:34 PM UTC (7 years ago)
Subreddit	Posted in /r/MensRights
Original Link	https://old.reddit.com/r/MensRights/comments/bi0ul3/toxic_masculinity/
Archive Link	https://theredarchive.com/r/MensRights/toxic-masculinity.878857 https://theredarchive.com/post/878857

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But would there be a kill zone if the USA military didn't leave their own country waging a war of aggression much like how the NAZIS did?

In other news, Man throws bricks through all the car windows in a neighborhood and then helps repair old ladies car window