Pros And Cons Of Masculinism

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In bookstores it is often the case that 2-3 shelves are devoted to women’s studies and there are frequently large sections on gender studies but men wonder about themselves. Masculinism focuses mainly on masculinity and the position of white heterosexual men in North America and Europe (Blais & Dupuis-Deri, 2012, p. 23). Masculinists say that men have tangible problems but oftentimes masculinists scapegoat women and feminists. Many masculinists consider the eradication of co-educational schooling essential for the well-being of men. They also advocate that there is a lack of funds for men in need because assistance and rights sponsorship go towards women and feminist institutions. Because of media, men believe they need to appear stronger,

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