Title: 6 Ways The Patriarchy Is Harmful To Men, Because Feminism Isn't Just For Women
Headings: 6 Ways The Patriarchy Hurts Men
6 Ways The Patriarchy Hurts Men
1. Toxic Masculinity
2. Sexual Assault
3. Sexual Aggression
4. Domestic Violence
5. Fatherhood
6. Mental Health

Content: On the other hand, there are plenty of ways that the patriarchy actually hurts men, many of which are hiding in plain sight. To find them, all you have to do is look. 1. Toxic Masculinity
As impossible and damaging as societal standards for women are, the standards for men are just as poisonous: From birth, men are discouraged from showing emotion, which is seen as a feminine attribute — boys don't cry, right? Without a culturally-approved outlet for their feelings, this stifling of emotion has led generations of men to turn to unhealthy coping mechanisms such as alcohol abuse, which men are more likely to experience than women. Furthermore, research has shown that fear of being seen as "weak" is so deeply ingrained that they drastically overcompensate when they feel threatened. Male overcompensation is typically played for laughs, but in reality, it can have terrible consequences. As the authors of the study point out, men who don't see themselves as masculine are more likely to harass and act aggressively toward women and gay men. 2.