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When you hear the words "Toxic Masculinity," what do you think of?

Is it a certain kind of man?

Is it something that a man might say?

Maybe a phrase? Perhaps you think of a male figure?

And if I go off recent events, I'm assuming you're thinking of Andrew Tate.

Before we even dissect the term "Toxic Masculinity," I want to let you know I am not a fanboy.

I want to start a conversation.

Back and forth.

What I will say is this, the world is changing.

We are now limited in what we can say, how we can act, and what we post on social media.

We live in a world where cancel culture won't allow you a second chance.

You have one shot to get it right.

So, to begin, I want to share a quick history lesson.

The term "Toxic Masculinity" emerged in the 1980s and marked the beginning of a male-dominated movement.

This movement focused on the healing of man via male-dominated workshops and retreats aimed at empowering masculine qualities.

The term started to gain traction and those in power would use it to describe people who were low-income, under-employed men and would encourage them to restore the male-dominated family values that the world once revolved around.

To have more pride in their purpose.

Then, in 2015, the term was adopted by feminists to describe misogynist (someone who dislikes females) speech and actions.

Now, the phrase is associated with the feminist critique of the sexist norms of manhood. As you can see - there is no correlation at all.

The label is no longer a true reflection of the definition.

It has been captured and twisted by those with little understanding of history behind it.

A powerful phrase, once used to encourage men to heal, now labels those who follow in the masculine footsteps of their fathers.

Men who stand up for their rights.

Men who don't wear makeup and dresses.

Men who cherish their masculine ways.

Men who use fitness/gyms to develop their mental strength.

Men who find it harder to adjust to change.

It makes you wonder.

Does society no longer need men to contribute?

Or is the world quickly becoming so heavily controlled by its sensitivity towards free speech that it can no longer recognize its value of them?

Just remember:

Toxic masculinity does not exist anymore.

The man who is trying to get protect and provide for his family is not toxic masculinity.

What do I define toxic masculinity?

A weak man.

The man who shoots up school, ends up in prison, or uses his males strength to abuse women.

That is toxic masculinity.

With energy

Andrey Shcherbakov