Men's Liberation

I'm my experience my rage was less anger at something and more frustration at being unable to produce the proper emotion for a situation. I feel that it's likely true for many men because as always we weren't raised to feel. Thanks John Wayne loving Boomer parents.

Yeah boys, anger is a fear response, not proof you're tough.

There is a certain type of man that always dismisses women as too emotional for leadership/management/politics then proceeds to explode at the slightest provocation.

Being emotional isn't always a bad thing. Expressing it isn't always bad. But have some fucking self awareness.

I'd specify that the specific type of male rage which the article is talking about is a sign of weakness.

We all make mistakes. We all get angry. Sometimes we get angry at other people when they make mistakes. Sometimes we can carry that anger with us for a long time. I can understand all this. I’ve done all these things.

What I don’t understand is this brand of masculinity that insists on continued anger, and on asserting dominance and control in a way that ultimately draws attention to weakness and fragility. It’s like we’ve empowered a whole slew of men to embrace childish behaviour in the belief that it makes them seem powerful.

That's a very different thing than just general "rage". Sometimes rage is an appropriate reaction to a set of circumstances. Personally I don't think men have many things that are worthy of raging about compared to women, but that number is nonzero.

Nothing is as weak as being unable to control your emotions.

Despite all my rage, I am still just a 5th level mage... :(

The man in the story is an asshole and weak for sure.

I really hate the idea of saying having any emotion is a sign of weakness though, even rage.

There's a reason this type of rage is colloquially known as impotent rage.

here's a link directly to the article, instead of having to scroll through a bunch of unrelated stuff: https://www.halifaxexaminer.ca/morning-file/male-rage-is-a-sign-of-weakness-not-strength/#V2

The loudest baboon has the smallest balls.

Wow, this really hit home for me. While I’ve never been the type to yell at people in parking lots, I was a very angry teenager. Over the years, through self-improvement and a lot of introspection, I’ve learned how to manage it. If this resonates with anyone else, just know that it does get easier with practice and reflection. But the key is that you have to want to improve and take control of your emotions. Most of the time, it’s best to just stay quiet and walk away—it’s not worth it. You always end up regretting the outburst.

Testosterone and never being taught emotional regulation techniques is a hell of a combo.

When I was first starting to work through deeply repressed childhood sexual abuse related trauma I was a fucking menace.

The only people that I really think understand how much of a liability being juiced full of testosterone in society would be trans women who have faced hrt scarcity. The stories she told me about the night and day difference in her ability to process things was very interesting.

Can confirm, I'm quite weak and rage-y

I understand the sentiment, but could anyone else with a big ass truck help me get my backyard boulders out of here and into their permanent home? If you're afraid of getting a scratch on your truck bed, and you drive that thing for "work" you're probably in the list. Anyway, big ass trucks have a purpose aside from rolling over small kids, babies, cats, dogs and Grandma. The purpose is construction and other related industries where large objects need to be moved. But, I'd be happy to purchase your midlife crisis for a fair $5000 LOL.

Male rage is a protective response. It is not weakness, it is strength. But it also travels with stupid, which is weakness.

I ain't about to read all that shit.

Smol PP Syndrome.

For the most part, probably.

So if someone's kicking your grandmother's ass, and you get angry, it's a sign of weakness?