Toxic Masculinity is some Crap
There is no such thing and there is nothing toxic about being a man, being masculine, being assertive, positive, powerful, confident, clear, loving, respectful, strong, passionate, etc, or anything I left out that is a positive trait of healthy men. Masculinity is not toxic, nor has it ever been. It is behaviors, actions, workplaces, environments, etc that are toxic. Not men and not masculinity.
The toxic masculinity thing is an outright attack on men and masculinity. Otherwise the people who came up with this crap would have called it out properly for what it is: abusive, neglectful, and destructive BEHAVIORS. All human beings are capable of this. Toxicity knows no gender and is based in actions, behaviors, tone of voice, and the way you are being and what you are doing.
Boys and men are the ones who are falling behind and struggling the most now in society. If you look at the data and statistics that are accurate - this is the truth. We need more support of the good men in this world, and to reject this bullshit.
I’m leaving you with what has become a new favorite song of mine. One of the Good Ones by Gabby Barrett.
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