It’s perfectly fine to be a “feminine” man. Young men do not need a vision of “positive masculinity.” They need what everyone else needs: to be a good person who has a satisfying, meaningful life.

  • LallyLuckFarm@beehaw.org
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    2 years ago

    I agree, more role modeling of universal Good Person™ traits is fundamentally necessary in breaking down gender stereotypes.

    But like, tell me that there’s little value in a young man seeing another older man treat another person equitably and respectfully and having it explained as “the manly thing to do” and I’m gonna check out. Sometimes we have to tailor our language to meet the needs of the learner and we’re not gonna get there giving regressive folks full reins of what words mean.

    • dumples@kbin.social
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      2 years ago

      I agree. I think there should be a better definition. I would suggest up Terry Crews as my definition of positive male role model.