Toxic masculinity refers to rigid cultural norms that pressure men to suppress emotions, dominate others, and reject vulnerability. This concept critiques harmful behaviors like aggression or stoicism, not masculinity itself. It benefits patriarchal systems by enforcing power hierarchies, but harms everyone—men face mental health struggles, while women and nonbinary individuals endure inequality. Understanding it fosters healthier, more authentic expressions of gender.
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