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: 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. Sexual Assault
Although statistics show that men make up anywhere from 10 to 38 percent of sexual assault victims, sexual assault is often seen as something that happens to women, by men. Even when people do admit that male rape occurs, it's often played for laughs: Prison rape jokes, congratulating him on getting "laid," etc. The minimization and outright dismissal of male sexual assault doesn't exactly encourage men to come forward after an incident, and it can seriously impede recovery. 3.