(2/2) Man the Mule: Passivity, the New Masculinity

This exploratory critique looks beyond the visible behaviors and into the roots: permissive parenting, misunderstood “traditional” gender roles, and the erosion of duty as a masculine cornerstone. True strength has always meant responsibility, presence, and service. And if men lost their way through softness and comfort, they can return through discipline, humility, and a renewed commitment to carrying weight rather than being carried.