Who Is Toxic? Part 4:
Reclaiming And Reframing ‘Toxicity’ — #NotOnlyMen
Revising the history and building a new perspective on one of the most contested terms in the gender war
The way ‘toxic masculinity’ is used these days is itself toxic. It’s not that there is no such thing — we all know guys who fit the picture. But the way it’s used in practice is often wrong. History, psychology and philosophy can teach us how to reclaim it and you can start applying this lesson today.
The story so far:
In the previous parts, presented a historical analysis aimed to show you how the term ‘toxic masculinity’ has been used. But I am not a historian. I’m a philosopher and want to use the historical knowledge to determine how the term should be used.
Because the way it is used now doesn’t work. And I don’t even care whether you think it is used to bash men or to give valid criticism. It shuts down discussion and most men check out the moment they hear it. Whatever you want to…
