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Sound Reasons Why We Can’t Say Toxic Masculinity Anymore
It turns out to be counter productive, also, unfair, like much in life
Feminists haven’t gone far enough
For many feminists, hearing we cannot describe aggressive or impolite male behavior as “toxic,” is frustrating.
If we cannot use simple adjectives like Red, or Blue to describe pills, then how will we know which ones to swallow? That is, it is frustrating because when a person says “Take the red pill,” it does not mean that ALL pills are red. When they say “Take the blue pill,” it does not mean that ALL pills are blue. I understand the frustration. We know why simple English language rules are a sign of learning, maturity, and real listening.
Here is the thing. Upon hearing a phrase like “red pill,” more people now think of the manosphere, or even the Matrix. They don’t think of the color red that indicates a ruddy colored pill.
Our culture is challenging that way. Our meanings and definitions get lost.
Also, another thing is, when some men hear “Toxic masculinity” a defensive reaction automatically sparks in their brains. They were already sensitive to the topic before the phrase was used.
