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Masculinity, or maleness, isn't a problem. Concepts of men as providers, protectors and warriors aren't a problem. Notions of strength, fitness and the male form in all it's hairy glory aren't a problem.It's men doing the abusing, right? That's crazy that, regardless of religion, race, nationality, culture, workplace, or era, all mass sexual abuse is perpetrated by men. It's almost as if the radical feminists aren't wrong when they say maybe masculinity is fucked up.
...nah, that can't be it. Fuckin muslims/Pakistanis/religion.
What is a problem is what is considered acceptable or forgivable behavior regarding the interaction between men, women and children. Rather than prescribe ever tighter circles on how a male can assert and thrive in their identity as male, maybe building a paradigm that uplifts the positive aspects of our nature and provides constructive outlets for our genetic, emotional and intellectual potential as men would be in order.
How many men or boys are truly guided in their potential? How many are truly shown constructive outlets for their genetic potential? How many are shown the discipline necessary to harness their intellect, strength and emotions for positive outcomes?
Too often we are simply pointed to our faults and told what we should not be rather than guided to what we could and ought to be if we have real mastery of ourselves.