What's the difference between healthy and toxic masculinity?

Healthy masculinity and toxic masculinity represent very different approaches to male identity and expression. Healthy masculinity embraces the full range of human emotions and experiences while still honoring traditionally masculine qualities like strength, protection, and leadership when they're expressed in positive ways. Men practicing healthy masculinity are comfortable with vulnerability, can express emotions like sadness or fearful feelings, seek help when needed, and form deep, meaningful Interpersonal relationship with others. They respect women and other men as equals, take responsibility for their actions, and don't feel threatened by others' success or differences. Toxic masculinity, on the other hand, enforces rigid stereotypes that ultimately harm both men and the people around them. It demands that men suppress emotions except managing anger, never show weakness or ask for help, dominate others to prove their worth, and view Interpersonal relationship as competitions to be won. Toxic masculinity often involves aggression, emotional unavailability, homophobia, and the objectification of women. It creates pressure for men to constantly prove their masculinity through harmful behaviors and prevents them from accessing the full range of human experiences. The irony is that toxic masculinity often makes men weaker and more isolated, while healthy masculinity allows for genuine strength that comes from self-awareness, emotional intelligence, and authentic connections with others.