Retiring the Term 'Toxic Masculinity'
The concept of "toxic masculinity" was widely discussed in 2017, particularly in San Francisco. However, the term's meaning and implications were unclear, leaving many to wonder about the alternative.
The problem with the term is that it seems to imply that men cannot escape the label without acknowledging their own toxicity. As the author notes,
the only way to avoid the label was to "do the work" and own up to being toxic, creating a paradoxical situation.
The question remains: how can one replace toxic masculinity without abandoning the concept of masculinity itself? This dilemma highlights the need to reconsider the term and its implications.
Author's summary: Rethinking "toxic masculinity".
- The term "toxic masculinity" was widely discussed in 2017.
- The concept's meaning and implications were unclear.
- The term creates a paradoxical situation for men.