Exploring Masculinity: Origins and Critiques

This chapter investigates the mythopoetic men's movement, tracing its beginnings, critiques, and the tensions surrounding its attempts to redefine masculinity through rituals borrowed from indigenous cultures. It critically addresses the narrative that has emerged within men's activism, revealing how valid concerns have been co-opted into toxic ideologies that often place blame on women. The discussion also emphasizes the need for collective understanding across genders rather than fostering divisions, reflecting on the broader social contexts that shape contemporary masculinity.