5 Damaging Stereotypes About Men That Need a Reality Check

In the shadows of conversations, behind closed doors, stereotypes often take center stage. We’ve all felt the weight of whispered judgments and the sting of misconceptions. Especially when it comes to defining what it means to be a “real man.”

Men encounter the same challenge. Here, five men share the stupidest things they have read about themselves on the internet, and it would surprise you the absurd, disparaging generalizations that exist. 

Stupid Generalizations

I only recently discovered men did not idolize players or guys who sleep with many women, regarding them as kings. Men do not hold players in high esteem; neither are they impressed by their ability to “score” high.

1. Men Idolize Players

Anything thing that starts with this phrase is bound to end stupidly. Aren’t we way past the stage of dictating what makes a “real” man or woman? One man thinks even if the statement pushes masculinity to a progressive ideal, it still does not make it right.

2. “You’re Not a Real Man Unless…”

Fairytales lied to you. Not every man wants to be Superman, save the world, and right every wrong around them. However, it does not make them less masculine or kind.

3. If They Aren’t Saviors, They Are Enablers

Oh yes, they can. Society must come to terms with the fact that abuse is not gender specific and can happen to anyone. Men are abused daily and stay silent because they fear being judged by society or being considered any less of a man.

4. Men Cannot Be Abused

Some are just too weak to follow through with it.” This opinion might be one of the dumbest yet. It is a sick generalization that damages the reputation of men.

5. All Men Are Abusive

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