I feel like there are a lot of examples of toxic masculinity, and I would like to see some examples of what you think are positive masculine traits.
I think it's important as a society and as individuals to acknowledge when we see an example of positive masculinity. Negative traits exist in both masculinity and femininity, and as humans, we have a tendency to focus on the negative, so I would like to hear the positive masculine traits to focus on when it seems like the negatives are overwhelming.
#1
To me, I think positive masculinity strength is a guy who treat women respectfully and don't treat us like objects, and they're kind but serious when need to be, and they always make the right decisions.
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#2
Hmmm, that sounds like a loaded question. Everything I can think of can be deemed problematic. Say, for example, a manly trait would be physical strength. Instantly, you can get a reply "What, you think women are weak?" or "I'm a male, and I'm not strong, so that makes me unmanly?"
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#3
For me it means being kind, generous, and humble. Many of these supposed "Alpha males" are arrogant, selfish, and love to brag. I think a good example of positive masculinity is someone who will help others when needed, be respectable, not belittle people for not knowing thing that they are well versed in, and is unafraid of doing things that are normally perceived as unmasculine. Such as buying tampons for your wife/gf or family member, loving to cook, or planting a garden.
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#4
Being secure in one's masculinity. You have a penis, that's great, doesn't mean you have to shove it down people's throats (unless they consent).
Guys who aren't afraid to do things because it may seem "gay" or "girly". Hug your friends, sing a song, admit that you like Lizzo. There are few things more annoying than a dude who won't wear a v-neck because it isn't manly enough.
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