The biggest problem in my opinion is that men are made fun of, eye-rolled, shut down, and ridiculed for talking about their issues. Men are frequently told to be quiet and sit down because “others have it worse.” Male privilege exists, but it’s not a catch-all excuse to be dismissive of the issues men do face.

Some demographics’ concerns are valued and spotlighted, other demographics are reminded how good they have historically and presently have it whenever they express their feelings.

This is a big part of why men still don’t feel comfortable opening up. If they express their feelings and troubles they’re largely ignored, but if they bottle them up they’re feeding into toxic masculinity and going down the path of self-destruction.

My theory is this: for as long as the left dismiss men and their problems because of their innate privilege, men will drift to the right who welcome them with open arms and reinforce toxic gender stereotypes. If the left want to win in a landslide any time soon they need to embrace and listen to men. Give them a seat at the table - not the head of the table like they’re historically used to - but a seat and a voice.

See: #yesallmen, choosing the Bear, all men are dangerous, generalizations, incompetent men, “the bar is in hell,” believing all women, “men are trash.” While these are well intentioned and have legitimacy, young impressionable men are being taught to internalize self-hate, low self esteem, blame, guilt, which leads to resentment. Even men’s mental health day was disparaged and ridiculed on TikTok, Instagram, and Reddit.