It also can have serious social consequences, which is how it became known as toxic masculinity.
Many definitions of toxic masculinity appear in research as well as pop culture.
Toxic masculinity generally has three core ideas.
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Men who exhibit toxic masculinity tend to view these choices as normal.
Toxic masculinity may also stress that its inappropriate for men to talk about their feelings.
Avoiding conversations about problems or emotions may increase feelings of isolation andloneliness.
It may also reduce menswillingness to reach outand get help when theyre experiencing a mental health issue.
The masculine requirement to remain stoic and be a good provider can lead to John Henryism in African-American men.
A 2016 study linked John Henryism to an increased risk of hypertension and depression.
Boys of all races and ethnic backgrounds who dont act masculine enough may be subjected to harassment at school.
That means they are not likely to intervene when they witness bullying or when they see someone being assaulted.
Toxic Masculinity Examples
Unfortunately, there can be toxic masculinity in relationships, schools, and workplaces.
Drawing on more than 40 years of research, they suggest that traditional masculinity is psychologically harmful.
They also report that socializing boys to suppress their emotions creates damage, both inwardly and outwardly.
Differences in emotional displays between boys and girls are relatively small and not always in a stereotypical fashion.
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