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While equality doesn't mean sameness, much of what we view as masculine or feminine is wrapped up in patriarchal views of gender roles, and the dismantling of patriarchal systems and expectations will naturally disrupt those views. Judgments over masculinity and femininity are also wrapped up in homophobia and transphobia, so greater inclusion and acceptance of LGBTQ+ people are throwing those judgments into disarray as well.![]()
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Researcher shares 'men are too feminine and women too masculine' claims dating back to the 1800s
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"ARE THE SEXES CHANGING PLACES? Men Becoming Feminine in Their Bearing, and Women Grow More Dashing" – headline from 1886.
Putin’s War on Ukraine: Macro Authoritarian Toxic Masculinity and Domestic Abuse
Like all wars, Putin’s Russian aggression towards Ukraine, is an act of male domination: male supremacy and privilege as part of the patriarchal ideology of ownership and possession. The language of Putin’s war is the language of domestic abuse: male aggrievement and gaslighting through misinformation and victim blaming (you made me do it). Authoritarian Institutional […]
The Latest GOP “Blood Libel” Attack on the LGBTQ Community
The recent appearance of the slurs of “Grooming” and “pro-pedophile” in the authoritarian Christianist right-wing media, has a long historical context reminiscent of the medieval “blood Libel”, the anti-Semetic accusations and witch hunts used to stir up anti-Jewish antipathy and violence in the guise of protecting Christian children. These anti-LGBTQ dog-whistles are now being used by […]