The problem with positive masculinity is that it can’t solve the underlying problem that Whippman kept seeing in her interviews with boys for her book. Men and boys are under constant, severe pressure to consistently, flawlessly perform their gender. To solve that problem, we’re going to need to abolish masculinity.
The New York Times is lowkey anti-gender
In an October 2024 essay, Ruth Whippman took aim at “positive masculinity.” Traits we tend to associate with traditional masculinity are fine, according to Whippman.
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