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Sounds like you have seen that new "Axe" commercial.
Basically its this idea that in order to be a real man, you have to be tough, like sports, carry a certain demeanor, etc. Basically you have to be the alpha-male jock type or you aren't a "real man" and are gay or a sissy.
Well, according to Geek Feminism Wiki (that exists, apparently), it's when elements of patriarchy are harmful to men. I'm guessing an example would be something like a group of guys making fun of one guy who doesn't like sports sufficiently, or something.
Well, according to Geek Feminism Wiki (that exists, apparently), it's when elements of patriarchy are harmful to men. I'm guessing an example would be something like a group of guys making fun of one guy who doesn't like sports sufficiently, or something.
This was a HUGE issue for me growing up as I am a guy and I could care less about sports. I was teased and belittled for it all the way into my late twenties. People wondered how I could be a self-respecting guy and not care about football.
Well, according to Geek Feminism Wiki (that exists, apparently), it's when elements of patriarchy are harmful to men. I'm guessing an example would be something like a group of guys making fun of one guy who doesn't like sports sufficiently, or something.
What are the traits or hallmarks of 'toxic masculinity'? I am sincerely asking this question.
Men are violent. They like power and sex. They need to visit the men's safe spaces at Brown University and...
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...have open and honest conversations about the different things that they are dealing with, like how they grapple with emotions or deal with conflict. BWell is investing in creating safe spaces for men to unpack all of the things they have learned about masculinity and what it means to be a man. The goal is to help those socialized as men to unlearn some of the notions that have led to such profound harm being enacted toward others and toward themselves.
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