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Men will be Men is just an excuse for toxic masculinity. Here's why ?

  (This article is an extension of my last article)      In my last article , I wrote about the effects of masculinity on men and that its 'nurture' not 'nature'  that is shaping the overall idea of masculinity. This article is about the way Indian masculinity penetrates into the society and its role in love , relationships, and the counter revolution which is challenging this toxic masculinity.      Recently in Delhi, a man poisoned his wife and her family with thallium which is a poisonous substance. In this incident 4 people died and his wife is critical. In an investigation it was found that the man took revenge from his in-laws as they were allegedly humiliating and taunting him as he was not doing any job. His manly ego got hurt and this crime happened. In an another recent incident in Telangana , a man slit throat after having an argument with her. These incidents are not just about controlling anger .      Pampering as son is a common sight in Indian families