Masculinity in 2020

Tough Guise 2 and "The Boys are Not All Right” both share one common theme: they address toxic masculinity and the way boys have progressed in terms of masculinity. One thing Tough Guise 2 focused on was how toxic masculinity has influenced the way that boys behave in hopes of being seen as masculine by society. "Jokes" at women's expense, which can sometimes be vulgar and incredibly offensive. These and other toxic behaviors are sadly normalized because of society's view on how men should act. Basic human qualities such as empathy are pushed down by most men because they're told they're supposed to be "tough." Men submitting to social conformity is what causes men to try to assume their dominance over women. In "The Boys are Not All Right." This article describes how men have nothing to guide them through being confident in themselves and not conforming to society's standards. While women have the feminist movement, men do not have anything to inspire them to be different and to break societal norms. When men speak on their struggles and feelings, they're told to "man up," unlike women, who are encouraged to share their feelings. I believe this has a large impact on the development of boys mentally. The way society shames men for developing mentally and emotionally is one of the main focuses of both the film and article.