I see it used against men who need comfort and support from their girlfriends (“how dare you demand emotional labor!”)...
Yes; people often use it to mean “masculinity IS toxic” or even “maleness is toxic”.My other complaint about it is that...
So, toxic like an overdose, then?
> Imagine that everyone used the phrase “toxic femininity” to refer to causing drama, being overly emotional, gossiping,...
On the contrary, this “toxic femininity” sounds like a useful concept and I’m adding it to my toolbox.
I get this, and I can see why the hypocrisy is galling, but actually instead of less context (swapping masculinity for...
I had that exact conversation once with my ex, who very much used “toxic masculinity” as a transparent shorthand for...
I wouldn’t say I’m very angry, but it annoys me.I understand it as meaning “being violent, being macho, having an honor...
Maybe I’m weird, but I always considered “toxic masculinity” to describe the dogged upholding and sometimes violent...