Toxic masculinity
Is a subset of toxicity.
Subsets of things are great:
Maybe 'toxic masculinity' has certain features that it doesn't share with toxic waste, or masculinity in general, and when discussing those particular features, the distinction is useful in helping people understand you.
It doesn't mean that 'only the masculine is toxic'.
Nor does it mean that 'all that is masculine is toxic'.
The term "Flying fish" doesn't mean all fish can fly, and it doesn't imply that helicopters don't fly.
But it's quite useful if you want to talk about flying fish.
(, Wed 29 Jul 2020, 0:20, Reply)
It also
does not mean that just because some bloke is an asshole they are a good example of toxic masculinity.
(
My Name was saying these words inside your head on, Wed 29 Jul 2020, 1:05,
Reply)
Absolutely
And I suspect what is and isn't a good example varies depending on who you ask.
I also reckon that even just considering what might or might not be a good example is valuable if it helps people to empathise and think about their own interactions.
I like to think that could outweigh the down side of seeming divisive.
(, Wed 29 Jul 2020, 8:01, Reply)
