Republicans think they are more manly men than Democrats.
he is According to a new survey From Pew Research, which found that views on masculinity vary widely by party ideology and generation.
The survey found that more than half (60%) of conservative men describe themselves as ‘highly masculine’, while less than a third (20%) of liberal men describe themselves as ‘highly masculine’.
When the question was divided between generations the differences became even more stark. While 53% of those over 50 said they are extremely masculine, only a quarter (25%) of men under 30 said the same.
No wonder young boys are not accepting their manhood after growing up under the burden of leftist war This is called “toxic masculinity.” And it’s no surprise that men with a healthy sense of their masculinity are also making real changes as a result.
Richard Reeves, President American Institute for Boys and Mensay they were not surprised to find that self-perceived masculinity was linked to conservatism.
“There has been some mingling of the idea of being more conservative with the idea of being comfortable in your masculinity,” he told The Post.
“A sign of being in the right place right now is really just being a man and not apologizing about being manly and not apologizing for mansplaining and ‘toxic masculinity’ and manspreading and all that.”
Pew surveyed 6,204 American men in September and found that, while a quarter of Americans believe that manly men are viewed negatively by society, one group feels it most intensely: Republican men.
45% of them said so, while only 20% of Democratic men said so. This is perhaps a reaction to the left’s perception of masculinity and the way it talks about it.
Reeves said, “The progressive left sometimes thinks or talks about masculinity in such a toxic way, which I think creates an opportunity for the right to really say, no, masculinity is a good thing. ”
In fact, there has been a huge disparity in messaging to men in past election cycles.
While Donald Trump made cameos at UFC events and invited Hulk Hogan to the RNC to tear his shirt in half on the podium mid-speech, Kamala Harris’s campaign ads were virtually devoid of men — with the exception of one notable preachy ad. meaning of men Those who don’t vote for Harris are not “real men.”
Brad Wilcox, a sociology professor at the University of Virginia and fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, says this is creating a “push-pull dynamic” between the parties.
He said, “More masculine men, especially today, are attracted to the Republican Party, which presents a more masculine public image than the Democratic Party.” “The Democratic Party’s message focuses more on women’s issues.”
The survey also found partisan differences in expectations based on gender.
Republican men were less likely to say it’s acceptable to split the bill when going on a date, be a stay-at-home dad, or take a woman’s last name after she’s married (34% of Democrats agreed).
But there was one thing all men, regardless of party, agreed on: Many of the traits associated with so-called “toxic masculinity” — including locker room talk, heavy drinking while out, and fisting — are, in fact, unacceptable. Are.
It makes sense that men are secure in their masculinity to be attracted to a party Which unapologetically reflects traditionally masculine imagery and messaging – and rejects a narrative about patriarchy that makes them feel guilty for their unchangeable characteristics.
But it also makes sense that young men who grew up in an era where “toxic masculinity” was an omnipresent boogeyman might be distancing themselves from masculine identity.
“There are a lot of young men who have come to learn, rightly or wrongly, that there is something potentially problematic about the whole idea of masculinity,” Reeves said. “If the word masculinity always has the prefix poison hanging around it, you can understand why someone might be reluctant.”
Wilcox agrees, and says that institutions have failed boys: “In many workplaces and colleges and universities and public schools, there is no clear understanding and appreciation for masculinity, and so there is not a message to a lot of young men. “Getting things that can move them toward developing healthy masculinity.”
Some youth are feeling this very strongly.
“It feels like we’re being attacked and demonized and even subhumanized — at least for me,” said Juan Llano, a 24-year-old conservative and Emory University student. , and I think for other young people.” told The Post“It feels like we are being threatened.”
For the past several decades, there has been an emphasis on “girl power” in schools to lift girls up and make them believe that they can be anything. It is alright. More power to them.
But, all the time, little boys have been fed the opposite message: that there is something intrinsically toxic about their boyhood.
All the while, a blind eye has been turned to their collective plight worsening standardized test scores And College graduation rates decline To Mass non-participation in the workforce,
This war on toxic masculinity has left young boys between a rock and a hard place. Are they afraid of being labeled toxic and suppress their masculinity? Do they clearly lean toward their masculinity and become over-reactionary?
Some have chosen the latter option. this is it given a raise To really toxic and highly “manosphere” influencers like Andrew Tate, a self-described misogynist who has said that rape survivors “have to bear some responsibility” and was accused of sex trafficking. Is.
Like everything else in our society, masculinity has become polarized. But masculinity should not be a political issue. And no gender should be toxic.
For the sake of unity, and for the sake of the boys, it is time to tone down the rhetoric.
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