The story
Coined by psychologist Shepherd Bliss of the mythopoetic men's movement around 1986 and first attested in 1990 (see quote below). Compare hegemonic masculinity, which was coined in 1982.
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toxic masculinity
Today it means: The aspects of traditional masculinity perceived to reinforce aggression, emotionlessness and other negative qualities. Full definition →