Springteen showed character and courage when he spoke truth to power.President Carter embodied character, compassion and the physical stamina to do good work for all people.President Obama legislated with a compassionate heart and an iron fist when the times called for strength.Most toxic masculine men like to dress up like military or militia men, but would never act with the bravery this gay man did on 9/11.Sean Penn dedicates most of his time, money, and physicality to helping poor, starving people in war-riddled countries. He also isn’t afraid of elderly bullies who fake masculinity.Actor Liev Schreiber accepts his transdaughter because he possesses character, compassion, and a strong sense of who he is as a man. How many of those young, faux male Trump supporters could perform one fight scene like Ray Donovan?
Fake masculinity” or toxic masculinity refers to the exaggerated and harmful aspects of traditional masculine roles, often characterized by aggression, dominance, and emotional suppression. It’s a performance of masculinity that prioritizes outward displays of strength and control over genuine emotional well-being and healthy relationships.
Violence and dominance are characteristics of toxic masculinity. How masculine is it to hide behind masks?Toxic masculinity often involves sexual creepiness, addiction to dominance and abuse of women, and a deep sense of inadequacy covered up by hypersexuality.
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