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 3, 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 8, 2021
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 8, 2019
Refers to a form of societal induced peer pressure where society expects individuals to commit heinous, sometimes violent, generally destructive and/or polarizing actions in order to be socially accepted, whether or not said individual genuinely wanted to commit said actions or not.
Famous examples of Toxic Masculinity throughout history include: The Salem Witch Trials, The Spanish Inquisition, Stalinist Russia, many aspects of Spartan training.
by THeAllSeeingOne May 8, 2019
Men who think they automatically are stronger and know more than women. They have no problem grabbing women without consent and are willing to get violent without serious cause.
Versus: Masculine men who are strong and tough. Have feelings that they’ll share when they feel like it. Understand that they don’t have to. Willing to protect but understand that violence is not the one and only answer.
Versus: Masculine men who are strong and tough. Have feelings that they’ll share when they feel like it. Understand that they don’t have to. Willing to protect but understand that violence is not the one and only answer.
That toxic male stuck his hand up my dress and then didn’t understand why he got his behind kicked by the normal guys who know he’s not cool, just a creep. Toxic masculinity at its finest. Seriously eye roll.
by lauvlisa January 15, 2019
is when you think you have to stand up to pee in order to somehow prove to yourself that you're a real man. A real man, however, stands up to pee because he choses to, not because somebody's idea of masculinity says he should. Likewise, he can damn well chose to sit down to piss if he so desires.
Masculinity is awesome. It is when it becomes forced that it becomes toxic masculinity, and it helps nobody.
by Immaturkey January 17, 2019
Person1: I took my son fishing today, He will grow up to be a strong man!
Feminist: OMG TOXIC MASCULINITY!!!! HOW DARE YOU TEACH HIM THESE EVIL PATRIACRCY TRAITS!!!!
Person1: You're calling me toxic and your shouting at me for no reason, lol ok.
Feminist: YOUR MANSPLAINING!!!! YOU MISOGONIST EVIL M*N!!!!!
Feminist: OMG TOXIC MASCULINITY!!!! HOW DARE YOU TEACH HIM THESE EVIL PATRIACRCY TRAITS!!!!
Person1: You're calling me toxic and your shouting at me for no reason, lol ok.
Feminist: YOUR MANSPLAINING!!!! YOU MISOGONIST EVIL M*N!!!!!
by ke1 December 12, 2021