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tymorial

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38. If some, many, average, a number of... men was used

Fri Dec 29, 2017, 02:02 PM

Dec 2017

Then perhaps you would be correct. It wasn't written that way. It wasn't posted that way. It generalizes for effect and is yet another condemnation of men in general. I am tired of it. I generally don't bother debating these points with the people that make these insulting generalizations because it is pointless.

If articles were written condemning the behavior of certain women but instead simply stated women there would be outrage and it would be justified. It's hypocrisy and I'm over it

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Men Resist Green Behavior as Un-Manly [View all] WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 OP

So "toxic masculinity" is no longer merely a metaphor? Great.... nt ExciteBike66 Dec 2017 #1

I don't think there is any such thing as "toxic masculinity". Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #12

wow shanny Dec 2017 #54

He is a monster by why tar all men with his evil? There are evil men and women in this world... Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #59

Masculinity inferiority. nt Snotcicles Dec 2017 #24

The fear of anything feminine or perceived feminine. Nt Anny61 Dec 2017 #2

Welcome to DU,,,,,Comrade! Cryptoad Dec 2017 #23

Why use comrade? Marengo Dec 2017 #32

why not? Cryptoad Dec 2017 #52

Even if used in good faith, the word is rather loaded and best avoided. Marengo Dec 2017 #55

One's reaction to the word tells me much,,,,,,,,, Cryptoad Dec 2017 #56

What does it tell you? Marengo Dec 2017 #62

stuff i dont discuss on DU,,,,,,,, Cryptoad Dec 2017 #73

Why not discuss? What would be the consequences? Marengo Dec 2017 #75

Excuse me? pazzyanne Dec 2017 #37

Pardon the Welcome Cryptoad Dec 2017 #53

Must be horrifically insecure in their masculinity. n/t RKP5637 Dec 2017 #3

I would have bought the lamp DBoon Dec 2017 #4

They needed a study to figure this out? Wall Street has known about it for days TlalocW Dec 2017 #5

That was a Progressive (Insurance) commerical. n/t FSogol Dec 2017 #7

Actually, the motorcycle is the greener product when compared to a minivan FSogol Dec 2017 #19

Production AND operation are greener. Yep. AtheistCrusader Dec 2017 #33

Yes, the "mini van" has been lampooned for years. For me, its better than a truck. 7962 Dec 2017 #22

Sliding doors? Pope George Ringo II Dec 2017 #29

Title should read: Insecure Men Resist Green Behavior as Un-Manly FSogol Dec 2017 #6

yes indeed Cryptoad Dec 2017 #25

"Not all insecure men!" cried the righteously indignant. LanternWaste Dec 2017 #46

+1 uponit7771 Dec 2017 #67

Hey ass hats. NCTraveler Dec 2017 #8

Toxic Masculinity Teaches It's Manly to Destroy Things dlk Dec 2017 #9

Yes, Grist did some coverage on this article, too: Saviolo Dec 2017 #10

I don't buy this...my hubs is dedicated to saving the environment. I am sick of this sort of article Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #11

What do you mean by "this sort of article"? WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #13

Attacking groups of people ...men or women etc. Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #60

How is this an attack? WhiskeyGrinder Dec 2017 #61

It's about studying populations. Not anecdotes. AtheistCrusader Dec 2017 #30

If some, many, average, a number of... men was used tymorial Dec 2017 #38

Thank you. nt trc Dec 2017 #47

Its about a study, for Petes sake. So you know within it theyll discuss percentages and stats. bettyellen Dec 2017 #66

back to the mercuryblues Dec 2017 #74

I have to say, I consider this study pop psychology bullshit...it is not even Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #81

An annecdote doesn't refute data mythology Dec 2017 #34

you can't trust 'studies' like this. I would have to look at the Data closely and even then... Demsrule86 Dec 2017 #80

Your husband sounds like a strong, secure man then NickB79 Dec 2017 #71

I remember reading a study that republicans will NOT chose a similar product marked "green" Hassin Bin Sober Dec 2017 #14

Wow. My father was one of the first to recycle and always taught us to conserve water. Tipperary Dec 2017 #15

The article is about a statistical average, not your father. AtheistCrusader Dec 2017 #31

Ooh, so sorry if I somehow offended you. It is still stupid behavior. Tipperary Dec 2017 #35

Might be a communication issue. AtheistCrusader Dec 2017 #36

I'd pretend an objectively neutral response referencing math implied offense as well LanternWaste Dec 2017 #48

My father fined me 25 cents whenever I left the room and didn't turn the light off crazycatlady Dec 2017 #40

If I did that to my wife, I'd be rich OnlinePoker Dec 2017 #45

It adds up for an elementary school kid crazycatlady Dec 2017 #50

Right? Volaris Dec 2017 #49

In other words, despite a million years of human evolution, men still think with their dicks. nt procon Dec 2017 #16

I call it testosterone poisoning. WhiteTara Dec 2017 #17

Read the article TimeToGo Dec 2017 #18

"Mother" Earth - men who do not believe in environmental protection or Climate Change are typically CousinIT Dec 2017 #20

Interesting idea that was explored in this trippy horror movie called Mother.... bettyellen Dec 2017 #82

I have no doubt that this study's findings are true, but I had to laugh out loud at Nay Dec 2017 #21

Insecure, tiny penises will destroy the world. dchill Dec 2017 #26

Congrats, you're no better. AtheistCrusader Dec 2017 #28

I can't figure out how you got to that... dchill Dec 2017 #58

Well maybe some day you'll take a closer look at your post and figure it out. AtheistCrusader Dec 2017 #64

interesting. short story: orleans Dec 2017 #27

I see it all the time GulfCoast66 Dec 2017 #39

Building solar panels and wind turbines is un-manley? muntrv Dec 2017 #41

Tell these manly folks to eat tarballs and drink frackwater muntrv Dec 2017 #42

...but, if I don't buy a two ton, diesel F-150000 with dual car crushing tires... LudwigPastorius Dec 2017 #43

... Different Drummer Dec 2017 #72

Can we seriously put women in charge now? NightWatcher Dec 2017 #44

20-plus years ago in reading about "Eco-Feminism" there was a prescient essay warning against ... Hekate Dec 2017 #51

It's not manly. Orsino Dec 2017 #57

absolutely true; anything "female" is bad. nt TheFrenchRazor Dec 2017 #63

I work in a unionized factory. I get it, daily. NickB79 Dec 2017 #65

Anybody who rides a bicycle can tell you about the guys with absurdly clean and huge pickup trucks. hunter Dec 2017 #68

Most men find it hard to be unmanly in front of other men. crosinski Dec 2017 #69

Hmmm ... not true of any of the men I know Raine Dec 2017 #70

I know, right? cwydro Dec 2017 #83

There's a male in this household who... Duppers Dec 2017 #76

Unmanly and elitist KT2000 Dec 2017 #77

The irony! Nevernose Dec 2017 #78

I believe it has much more to do with ignorance and stupidity than masculinity. democratisphere Dec 2017 #79