In contrast to some of the other idiotic definitions. Toxic Masculinity is the societal expectation that males are suppose to represent "manhood" which can cause them to become violent, aggressive, manipulative, unsympathetic, and unemotional. This mentality causes a lot of males to subconsciously see women as sex objects to dominate over instead of having a mutual relationship, which can cause rapes to happen. Toxic Masculinity also forces males to not show any emotions including crying or asking for help. This is why males are almost twice as likely commit suicide than females, all because they were told to "suck it up" or "be a man" throughout their entire life.
Anybody who says that toxic masculinity doesn't exist is only supporting this destructive mindset and is too afraid to speak up about what's really going on. So please SPEAK UP!!!
(written by a male)
(written by a male)
by Dubiks February 03, 2019
A phenomenon observed by sociologists, anthroplogists, feminists, etc., in which ideals attributed to hyper-masculinity/machismo culture cause detriment to society.
While it's understood that society's less advantaged (i.e., the disabled, the homeless, children, women, refugees, et al) incur significant hardship owing to toxic masculinity, its perpetuation also renders men themselves into a state of loneliness.
Expressions of toxic masculinity include "edgy" jokes (which oftentimes lack a punchline yet functionally devalue the joke's target) bullying (both cyber as well as IRL), "brutish" masculinity (counter to the much healthier *embracing* masculinity), misogyny, victim blaming, unsolicited sexualization, exploitation, violence, one-upping, the entire "incel" community, and much of the hostility demonstrated in gaming culture.
In other words, if a man is embodying the "class clown" stereotype as an adult, he's typically exhibiting masculinity of a more toxic nature.
Ultimately, wars are historically started by men (i.e., those in power), while the threat of women in power (e.g., Hilary Clinton, Kamala Harris) draws unapologetically misogynistic remarks.
Meanwhile, women can and do demonstrate and perpetuate toxic masculinity themselves. Observed exacerbation of the phenomenon of toxic masculinity may be attributed to increasing knowledge surrounding its existence or of society's progressive feminization (e.g., interconnectedness and openness to self-expression).
While it's understood that society's less advantaged (i.e., the disabled, the homeless, children, women, refugees, et al) incur significant hardship owing to toxic masculinity, its perpetuation also renders men themselves into a state of loneliness.
Expressions of toxic masculinity include "edgy" jokes (which oftentimes lack a punchline yet functionally devalue the joke's target) bullying (both cyber as well as IRL), "brutish" masculinity (counter to the much healthier *embracing* masculinity), misogyny, victim blaming, unsolicited sexualization, exploitation, violence, one-upping, the entire "incel" community, and much of the hostility demonstrated in gaming culture.
In other words, if a man is embodying the "class clown" stereotype as an adult, he's typically exhibiting masculinity of a more toxic nature.
Ultimately, wars are historically started by men (i.e., those in power), while the threat of women in power (e.g., Hilary Clinton, Kamala Harris) draws unapologetically misogynistic remarks.
Meanwhile, women can and do demonstrate and perpetuate toxic masculinity themselves. Observed exacerbation of the phenomenon of toxic masculinity may be attributed to increasing knowledge surrounding its existence or of society's progressive feminization (e.g., interconnectedness and openness to self-expression).
Pick-up artist culture oftentimes entails vocally degrading women, all while portraying/objectifying women as a material prize or achievement. It fails to acknowledge women as individuals whatsoever and in turn qualifies as an expression of toxic masculinity.
by callmeMorgan December 08, 2021
dominant form of masculinity wherein men use dominance, violence, and control to assert their power and superiority.
Mother: let’s go to the park ash!
Son: get back to the kitchen you woman
Mother: stop with this toxic masculinity!
Son: get back to the kitchen you woman
Mother: stop with this toxic masculinity!
by Daveandmike123 June 03, 2022
Toxic masculinity is a term that was invented by women nobody wants to fuck, to describe the men, that women do want to fuck.
- Top G
- Top G
Susan : "Ah, I hate men and toxic masculinity."
Andrew: "These toxic masculine men, have built this city and made sure you're ok, you dumbass."
Andrew: "These toxic masculine men, have built this city and made sure you're ok, you dumbass."
by Vlad2006582 December 29, 2022
A: Why Ophelia control Jeff so easily? He is like a sheep.
B: Because he has no "toxic masculinity".
B: Because he has no "toxic masculinity".
by JohnLewis93 April 18, 2020
toxic masculinity is a term used by Karen's because they can do things that men can but she's got her husband's Richard's balls in her hand and makes him do it anyway
by not a glitter chigger May 05, 2020
A deliberately negative action, drawing primarily on traditionally male traits, which have been exaggerated to an unhealthy limit.
The term applies to both men and women, as Masculinity is not necessarily an exclusively Male trait.
The term applies to both men and women, as Masculinity is not necessarily an exclusively Male trait.
"I'll get that for you, clearly you're too weak to handle it," said Joe.
"No, please. I can do it myself, and I don't appreciate your attitude of Toxic Masculinity," replied Janet.
"No, please. I can do it myself, and I don't appreciate your attitude of Toxic Masculinity," replied Janet.
by Local Coma March 08, 2019