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What's the most subtle (or not-so-subtle) example of toxic masculinity you’ve ever seen?

What's The Most Subtle (or Not-So-Subtle) Example Of Toxic Masculinity You’ve Ever Seen?
What's The Most Subtle (or Not-So-Subtle) Example Of Toxic Masculinity You’ve Ever Seen?

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"Boys will be boys." "Man up." Toxic masculinity is deeply embedded in everyday life, and it's harmful to literally everybody. The idea that men should (gasp!) express their feelings in a healthy way? Pshhh, ridiculous!

Max from "Ginny & Georgia" says to her friends: "I blame toxic masculinity"
Netflix

So, we want to know: What's the most subtle (or not-so-subtle) example of toxic masculinity you've ever seen?

Veronica from "Riverdale" says, "I swear to god, I am so over the toxic masculinity in this hallway right now"
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Maybe your (hopefully ex) boyfriend never bothered learning basic cooking or cleaning skills and just deferred all those "unmanly" tasks to you.

Belly frustrated with Jeremiah on "The Summer I Turned Pretty"
Prime Video

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Perhaps you had a coworker who refused to wear a Band-Aid when he cut his finger, because doing so would be admitting weakness.

Man applies an adhesive bandage to his finger
Syahrir Maulana / Getty Images

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Or maybe you've noticed that the men in your family pretty much never hug, touch, or show any signs of affection like...ever?

Joey hugs Chandler on "Friends"
NBC

Tell us about the worst instance of toxic masculinity you've ever encountered. Leave your story in the comments — or, if you'd prefer to stay anonymous, use the form below. Your response could be featured in a future BuzzFeed Community post!

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