Issue 16
While toxic masculinity is an easy issue to comprehend, it is remarkably difficult to combat. Many men, myself included, often have trouble drawing the line between politeness and chauvinism. It’s hard to unlearn what society has taught us.
Men who aren’t taught to respect women often see them as objects or inferior, which is a huge part of toxic masculinity. However, sometimes men who are taught to respect women, myself included, are often taught that this respect is shown by helping and caring for women. The problem is that this can often become paternal. In 2018 we know that women are capable of the same things as men and I know that they don’t need men’s help. It is time to build a new way of being caring to each other. The stories in this issue help to give us answers on how to unlearn toxic masculinity and embrace a better way to be human. Answers that are most necessary in 2018.
