"The concept of toxic masculinity is used in academic and media discussions to refer to those aspects of hegemonic masculinity that are socially destructive, such as misogyny, homophobia, and violent domination."
The harmful behaviors and attitudes associated with traditional masculine gender roles.
Gender roles: The expectations placed on individuals based on their gender identity and expression.
Patriarchy: A societal structure that prioritizes male domination and control over female bodies, labor, and reproductive rights.
Toxic masculinity: A term used to describe harmful aspects of masculine behavior, such as aggression, emotional suppression, and social dominance.
Hegemonic masculinity: A form of masculinity that is seen as the dominant or ideal standard of what it means to be a man.
Gender socialization: The process by which individuals learn and adopt societal norms and expectations related to masculinity and femininity.
Intersectionality: The understanding that individuals experience systems of oppression differently based on their intersecting identities (such as race, class, gender, etc.).
Feminism: A movement that seeks to establish gender equality by dismantling patriarchal structures and ideologies.
Toxic femininity: Harmful forms of feminine behavior, such as gossip, backstabbing, and emotional manipulation.
Gender violence: Violence perpetrated against individuals based on their gender identity and expression.
LGBTQ+ issues: Related to gender fluidity and the societal constraints that individuals face based on their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Masculine norms and expectations: Societal standards that dictate what is considered acceptable behavior for men, including physical strength, emotional toughness, and sexual conquest.
Emotional intelligence: The ability to recognize, manage, and express one's own emotions and to understand and empathize with the emotions of others.
Nonbinary identities: Gender identities that do not conform to the binary (male/female) system.
Body image: Societal expectations and standards around physical appearance and how they affect individuals' self-esteem and sense of worth.
Masculine privilege: The advantages and benefits that men receive based on their gender identity, which can include access to higher social and economic power.
Toxic workplace culture: Environments where toxic masculinity is normalized and where individuals experience harassment and discrimination based on their gender identity or expression.
Consent: The practice of seeking and receiving explicit agreement before engaging in sexual or physical activity with another person.
Communication skills: The ability to express one's thoughts and feelings effectively and to listen actively to others with empathy.
Masculine identity formation: The process by which individuals develop a sense of self in relation to their masculine identity and navigate societal expectations and pressures.
Mental health: The impact that societal expectations around masculinity can have on individuals' mental health and well-being.
"These traits are considered 'toxic' due in part to their promotion of violence, including sexual assault and domestic violence."
"Socialization of boys sometimes also normalizes violence, such as in the saying 'boys will be boys' about bullying and aggression."
"Self-reliance and emotional repression are correlated with increased psychological problems in men such as depression, increased stress, and substance use disorders."
"Toxic masculine traits are characteristic of the unspoken code of behavior among men in prisons, where they exist in part as a response to the harsh conditions of prison life."
"Other traditionally masculine traits such as devotion to work, pride in excelling at sports, and providing for one's family, are not considered to be 'toxic'."
"The concept was originally used by authors associated with the mythopoetic men's movement, such as Shepherd Bliss."
"These authors contrasted stereotypical notions of masculinity with a 'real' or 'deep' masculinity, which they said men had lost touch with in modern society."
"Critics of the term toxic masculinity argue that it incorrectly implies that gender-related issues are caused by inherent male traits."
"The concept of toxic masculinity has been criticized by conservative writers and authors as an undue condemnation of traditional masculinity."
"The concept of toxic masculinity has been criticized by some feminists as an essentialist concept that ignores the role of choice and context in causing harmful behaviors and attitudes related to masculinity."
"Toxic masculinity refers to those aspects of hegemonic masculinity that are socially destructive."
"These traits are considered 'toxic' due in part to their promotion of violence, including sexual assault and domestic violence."
"Socialization of boys sometimes also normalizes violence, such as in the saying 'boys will be boys' about bullying and aggression."
"Self-reliance and emotional repression are correlated with increased psychological problems in men such as depression, increased stress, and substance use disorders."
"Toxic masculine traits are characteristic of the unspoken code of behavior among men in prisons, where they exist in part as a response to the harsh conditions of prison life."
"Other traditionally masculine traits such as devotion to work, pride in excelling at sports, and providing for one's family, are not considered to be 'toxic'."
"The concept was originally used by authors associated with the mythopoetic men's movement, such as Shepherd Bliss."
"These authors contrasted stereotypical notions of masculinity with a 'real' or 'deep' masculinity, which they said men had lost touch with in modern society."
"The concept of toxic masculinity has been criticized by conservative writers and authors as an undue condemnation of traditional masculinity, and by some feminists as an essentialist concept that ignores the role of choice and context in causing harmful behaviors and attitudes related to masculinity."