The movement that has popularized the term ‘toxic masculinity’ shares
tools and conclusions with those who see signs of ‘white supremacy’
everywhere they look. Intersectionalists have in common with one another
a particular rhetorical trick: Any claim made by a member of an
historically oppressed group is unquestionably true. Questioning claims
is, itself, an act of oppression.
This opens the door for anyone who is willing to lie to obtain power. If you cannot question claims, any claim can be made.
Thus: Racism is ubiquitous. And all men are toxic. I
object—but objection is not allowed. Everyone who understands game
theory knows how this game ends: Innocent people being vilified with
false claims, and exposed to witch hunts. Sexual assault is real, but
that does not mean that all claims of sexual assault are honest.
It is shocking that this bears saying, but there is a world of men
who are smart and compassionate and eager to have vibrant, surprising
conversations with other people, both men and women. The sex-specific
toxicity that I have seen, when it has been obvious, has mostly been in
the other court. All men are toxic and all women victims? No. Not in my
name.
Maybe we need to now define 'Toxic Caring'. For the idiots who care so much that they'll insult, belittle, threaten, and blame some particular group for everyone's problems.
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