It’s Time to Retire the Term ‘Toxic Masculinity’

Rethinking the Concept of Toxic Masculinity

The term "toxic masculinity" has been a topic of discussion, particularly in 2017, with many questioning its implications and the alternative to it.

A writer, known as Cartoons Hate Her, suggests that to resolve the issue, we should look back to the 1990s for inspiration.

The only way to avoid the label was to "do the work" and own up to being toxic.

The problem with the term is that it seems to imply that men cannot escape the label, and the only way to avoid it is to acknowledge and accept being toxic.

This raises questions about how to replace toxic masculinity without abandoning the concept of masculinity itself.

Author's Summary

Rethinking the term "toxic masculinity" is necessary to find a resolution.

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GQ GQ — 2025-11-01

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