• shweddy@lemmy.world
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    2 days ago

    The patriarchy isn’t gonna like this

    We should change toxic masculinity to fragile masculinity cuz thats what it really is

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      I’ve definitely seen similar discussions around race use the term “white fragility” in a very similar way when you try to talk about things like unconscious or systemic racism or privilege.

      • a_jeering_serpent@sopuli.xyz
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        Move over Fragile X Syndrome, and make room for Fragile Guy Syndrome. Commonly referred to as The Bitching Disease, look out for the especially virulent subtype Angry White Syndrome which has been known to spread even to those without the Y chromosome and is believed to be caused by a lack of rhythm and a bland palatte.

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        Do you think that the toxicity is an overcompensated reaction to the realization of fragility?