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How to solve toxic masculinity

How to solve toxic masculinity

Men like me have the most privilege, yet we're also the most upset. What gives? And how can we fix it?

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Sep 12, 2023
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I’m a middle-aged, straight, white man and I keep wondering, β€œWhy are men like me so angry?” Somehow we have the most privilege, yet no one seems more upset. If you don’t believe me, just watch Newsmax or listen to any podcast sponsored by Dollar Shave Club.

My theory: It’s because we don’t cry and we don’t dance.

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