Comment on Why, as a male, when emotionally do I only feel accepted by women but not by men?
huginn@feddit.it 9 months ago
This is what is commonly referred to as “toxic masculinity”. That’s the crux of what they’re talking about. It’s not just that men are taught to be dangerous to those around them, it’s that we’re also taught to be hard and lonely Islands that seek no support.
It’s no way to live and it crushes you over time.
Seudo@lemmy.world 9 months ago
As opposed to masculinity. Look at Gilgamesh, Achelies, even the godfather of stoicism Marcus Arilius. Peak alpha males who never muffled their emotions.
RecursiveParadox@lemmy.world 9 months ago
Every (good guy) male character in LoTR, especially Aragorn. All great examples of genuine masculinity.