"Many boys and men who are already feeling defensive mishear the phrase ['toxic masculinity'] as a criticism of maleness itself, says Australian sociology professor Michael Flood."

https://www.rnz.co.nz/life/wellbeing/why-we-need-to-stop-using-the-phrase-toxic-masculinity

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#masculinity #ToxicMasculinity #MichaelFlood #sociology

Why we need to stop using the phrase 'toxic masculinity'

Many boys and men who are already feeling defensive mishear the phrase as a criticism of maleness itself, says Australian sociology professor Michael Flood.

RNZ

Imagine being surprised that poverty exists.

Imagine telling someone to "woo, slow down there" when they ask if you're serious about being surprised that poverty exists.

#ReplyGuys #Men #Sexism #mansplaining #ToxicMasculinity #gaslighting #misogyny #patriarchy

A fucked up #crime to commit at age *81* especially with no previous convictions!

Even if you are terminally unwell, surely better to die at home rather than in #prison ?

He also had a long term partner, enough money to go betting, and had enjoyed 5 years after retirement before his illness which is more than a lot of other old men get..

Does make you wonder what else this man might have done in his youth, but didn't get nicked for (even if he supposedly led an honest life previously - you surely don't just /suddenly/ decide to go and rob a vulnerable person in later middle age)

#ToxicMasculinity #Manchester

https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2026-04-15/pensioner-who-tied-up-and-robbed-95-year-old-woman-jailed

I'M CURIOUS

Why are there so many fragile and unremarkable men who are so easily triggered if ever a woman does or says anything that comes to public attention?

#misogyny #gender #manosphere #toxicmasculinity #conservatism #patriarchy

Hunter Biden Challenges Trumpโ€™s Sons to Cage Match - GreekReporter.com

Hunter Biden has challenged Trump's sons to a cage match, adding a new chapter to one of America's most heated political rivalries.

GreekReporter.com

KC1MUR โ€“ Emergency Communications, is there a simple answer? The pros and cons of a variety of commonly recommended โ€œsingle solutionโ€ emergency communication options.

https://youtu.be/TuiNzmqHjQ4

Pride Radio Network: https://prideradionetwork.weebly.com/ #hamradio,#amateurradio,#inclusion,#genderequality,#sadhams,#kindness,#toxicmasculinity,#emotionalintelligence,#emergencycommunication,#ecomm,#prepping,#disasterprep

A whole fuckton of #violence for just one #watch - even if it was a #Rolex and they split proceeds 6 ways they wouldn't even get near 2 grand each, and with all the #CCTV these days they would be certain to get nicked, which is exactly what happened and now they have all got a lot of #porridge

WTF is it with #Kent ? Easily competing with Essex to be the #FloridaofEngland

#Crime doesn't even make rational sense, seems to be motivated more by #ToxicMasculinity as financial gain?

#burglary #UK

https://www.itv.com/news/meridian/2026-04-11/six-men-jailed-for-violent-burglary-which-left-two-people-seriously-injured

This is nuts, the exchanges were so extreme, I hope this case leads to some curbing measures: ChatGPT not only instructed, but incentivised the shooter

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbG-JGdGniY

#ChatGPT #ChatBot #FuckAI #shooting #SamAltman #FuckSamAltman #incel #OpenAI #manosphere #ToxicMasculinity

ChatGPT helped kั–ller nazั– plan shooting

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