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There is no question that men are socialized differently. In fact, men are often taught not to act a certain way or take part in certain activities to avoid reprisal from other men... for being considered feminine.

Being considered "feminine" is one of the worst sins a man can commit socially. It's such an arbitrary perception but it influences how men behave. How many men out there would love to paint their nails or wear nice clothes and be well groomed without other people thinking that they're "gay?" Plenty.

People shared their thoughts with us after Redditor pwindlier asked the online community,

"What's a "feminine" thing that men should be encouraged to do too?"
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People Share The Biggest Examples Of Toxic Femininity
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We've all heard of toxic masculinity. You know, that thing where men don't want to do anything remotely feminine, like wear pink, or wash their a**holes in the shower because they think it's “gay"? Yeah, that thing. It sucks, but sometimes it's important to remember that people of all genders can be toxic AF too.

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Men Break Down Which 'Girly' Things They Wish Were More Universally Accepted For Guys
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Unfortunately, toxic masculinity is still passed down from generation to generation. Things are deemed too “girly" for a man to do when they really have no reason to be so gendered. A lot of men out there do want to break these societal norms--but they may not know how to go about it.

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Guys Explain Which Stereotypically 'Feminine' Things They're Not Ashamed Of Doing
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Gender-specific activities like knitting or playing certain sports have become outdated perceptions in society today.

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For all the strides made toward gender equality so far, we've got plenty of work to do. Pay is still uneven, male privilege is as alive as ever, and socially constructed expectations force us to act in certain ways to cater to it all.

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