Toxic Masculinity

[357 words] “Toxic masculinity” is a term that is thrown out by the media a lot these days. The term means that masculinity is filled with poison. In other words, to be a man is evil. In our society, men are under attack. • Men should play with dolls, not soldier or action figures. • Men should play dress up, not cowboys and Indians. • Men should drive a Prius, not a 4-wheel drive pick up. • Men should ignore women, not speak to them. • Men should go to plays, not to see WWF. • Men should like make-up, not guns. • Men should enjoy salads, not steaks. • Men should stay home with kids, not work manly jobs. • Men should hunt for bargains, not wildlife. • Men should buy soft clothing, not 4-wheelers and boats. • Men should go to the spa, not to the Monster Truck…