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		john_fushi on Sept 7, 2021 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A generation of American men give up on college Telling someone to "man up" is a telltale sign of toxic masculinity.

dr_dshiv on Sept 7, 2021 [–]

Why? Isn't it the opposite? Doesn't it refer to the best of what is masculine?

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