The toxic masculinity thread

GoJohnGo71

Some no-life nutcase actually called my boss this summer to complain about my POF profile.

I simply said I wanted a feminine woman, not a crude, aging hippie...

isalsayourface123

Just_Mel_ wrote: »

I like it when my man spreads.

PB or jelly?

ellie117

jm_1234 wrote: »

I wouldn't think spreading legs is toxic or masculine, it's just rude in some contexts. And to other's point it is also necessary in some situations. Regardless, people shouldn't rush to judge and label everyone.

I think this is still on topic...
It seems like people are out to ruin the below guys life because of a butt slap. But, butt slapping can be seen everywhere just about all the time, NFL games, President Bush slapping President Obama's butt, and especially women's volleyball to name a few.



A few notes:
Legally this is not sexual assault. And we shouldn't trivialize the victims of true sexual assault by claiming otherwise. Legally this is battery. This is not groping or fondling.

Maybe not on topic, but in light of the above I think Lizzo's indecent exposure / "body positivity" at a LA Lakers game is the greater offense.

Yikes to this post.

1. Comparing this incident to a sportsman-like trend or between known friends/associates is trivializing the assault. They are completely different situations and to equate unwanted, unexpected touching to a thing done between friends is, on trend to this thread, toxic masculinity behavior as this man felt he had the right to touch a woman inappropriately without her permission. Or, he thought it was a "joke," which is worse.

2. The definition of "sexual assault" varies state by state here in the US, but generally it is any type of sexual activity or contact that one does not consent to. This incident could very well be considered sexual assault, and hold up in court depending on her state.

3. Reading quotes from the reporter regarding the incident, she expressed multiple times that this man took her power, objectified her, and 'helped himself' to a part of her body. She was violated by a strange man while performing her job duties. This is not trivializing victims of "true sexual assault." And this is coming from a woman who has been raped on multiple occasions. Rape is not the only 'true sexual assault.'

4. Being uncomfortable by a person showing their body is one thing. To say indecent exposure, a misdemeanor, is more offensive than sexual assault though? Double yikes.

Motorsheen

Bridge_marie wrote: »

People are weird....

Boy Howdy.