Who Are The Primary Upholders of Toxic Masculinity?
It’s not women, but we’re to blame as well.
If you’ve been on the internet for any amount of time, you’ve likely heard the term ‘small dick energy’. Hopefully, you understand why it’s problematic. If not, don’t worry, I’ll happily explain.
As a woman, I’ve been body shamed most of my life. From hearing how my breasts aren’t quite large enough, or my belly is too large, I’ve heard it all. Describing someone’s problematic behavior, i.e. racism, sexism, and the like, as ‘small dick energy’ is just as shameful as telling a woman her body isn’t good enough.
Penis size has nothing to do with toxic behavior.
Toxic masculinity refers to certain cultural norms that are associated with harm to society and to men themselves. Traditional stereotypes of men as socially dominant, along with related traits such as misogyny and homophobia, can be considered “toxic” due in part to their promotion of violence, including sexual assault and domestic violence. The socialization of boys in patriarchal societies often normalizes violence, such as in the saying “boys will be boys” with regard to bullying and aggression.
It’s typically perpetuated by other men. Boys are taught from a young age, by their fathers, uncles, and other men in their lives…
