An antiquated phrase with a curious history
In a medical review originally posted November 2022 with a 2024 update, the online medical information service WebMD presents an overview, diagnosis and treatment plan for toxic masculinity. To be clear, no where in this piece does WebMD identify toxic masculinity as a medical condition. Nevertheless, treating it as a social disorder, the medical reviewer points out:
"[The term] is meant to point out that certain behaviors and ways of thinking often associated with masculinity, from mental and physical toughness to sexism and homophobia, have a negative and often dangerous impact on the world."
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