Instead of recoiling, we should acknowledge the idea of toxic masculinity

Here’s a good — in my opinion — article in HBR about “masculinity contests” and how they undermine organizations. I’d encourage you to read the entire article.

But, if you want some real fun, scroll down to the comments. Almost all the comments are from male names claiming the article isn’t “business-focused” or “data-driven” enough, and saying it’s a “schoolyard debate” of boys vs. girls. It’s comical.

Let me summarize the comments section for you:

Toxic masculinity exists, but men are terrified to admit that it does.

If you’ve worked in more than 4–5 white-collar jobs, read this paragraph and try to tell me it’s NOT true:

Hard to argue that one. And you know what’s funny? “Mine is bigger than yours” was legitimately a theme of the 2016 Republican primaries. Remember when Trump spent 1/4 of a debate discussing his dick? Right. High-water mark for democracy.

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