Stoicism

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https://www.theatlantic.com/sexes/archive/2013/04/messages-of-shame-are-organized-around-gender/275322/

It can be more complex than that. Consider stoicism. This is a characteristic that men are significantly more likely to exhibit and is specifically cited as an example of toxic masculinity. Stocism can be ultimately destructive as it can cause a man to ignore warning signs about his health and avoid going to the doctor. Stoicism is also behind many of societies greatest achievements. In general, the negative and positive aspects of these traits cannot be separated. Men are massively over-presented in most areas of high achievement. Feminists will say this is a result of oppression. It isn't. There are various reasons why this occurs but a significant cause is stoicism where these men pushed themselves to the point of self-destruction to achieve their dreams. What we don't see is the vast numbers of men who worked just as hard as these success stories (and sometimes destroyed themselves) but achieved little or nothing for their efforts. Removing stoicism from society would result in social and technological stagnation.