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Masculism, insofar as it’s being used for the purpose of defining the philosophy of The Masculist Podcast, is the essence and effort of supporting and empowering men, young and old, in a new era of social, legal, cultural, political and civil rights challenges. It also espouses the hope of establishing a continuum of generations of self-aware, morally sound, politically mobile, honorable, towering pillars of discipline who are, or seek to become, strong, educated, motivated vehicles of justice, voices for the voiceless, defenders of the Constitution, and who act, or seek to act, as the standard of strength and wisdom for their communities.
No, it’s not the opposite of a feminist. Well, okay, it is, in part, the opposite of a feminist in more or less a biological discussion. But there are so many eras, iterations and adaptations of feminism since the term was first coined in the 1800s that masculism can stand as both aligned and opposed to the theory of femininity, and advocacy for females, depending on which of those definitions one might be aligned with.
The diversity of feminist theories, too, is not very synchronous with the values of masculism, as they represent an almost gossip-fueled pattern of readjustments. This platform, on the other hand represents more of an experiment with an expressed objective to come to a solid precursor for its definition rather than mulling, redefining and pruning parts of its definition as seen fit when the changing cultural landscape necessitates a an adaptation for securing whatever that particular moment (rather than the longevity of masculism) might require.
In other words, it’s more aligned with male virtues to codify a definition that withstands the ebbing and flowing of social imperatives.
According to Stanford’s Encyclopedia of Philosophy, “In the mid-1800s the term “feminism” was used to refer to “the qualities of females”, and it was not until after the First International Women’s Conference in Paris in 1892 that the term, following the French term féministe, was used regularly in English for a belief in and advocacy of equal rights for women based on the idea of the equality of the sexes.”
The Oxford English Dictionary (2000) defines masculinism, and synonymously masculism, as: “Advocacy of the rights of men; adherence to or promotion of opinions, values, etc., regarded as typical of men.
Unfortunately, it also defines it as “anti-feminism.” At the Masculist Podcast, we tend to self-identify – at least insomuch as the tenets of masculism need no outside application to do so. In other words, to be a masculist, or to subscribe to masculist ideologies, it doesn’t require one to be anti-feminist, or anti-trans, or anti-anything else that isn’t male oriented. Likewise, a supporter of masculism does not need to be a man.
This theory also does not limit those who believe in masculine concepts to discuss, include, exclude or even adhere strictly to sexual activity, including, but not limited to frequent or constant celibacy, heterosexuality, sensuality, or to provide anyone with a preconceived notion of masculine sexuality, prowess, machismo. One can live a morally upright lifestyle and still do what they wish in the bedroom. This is largely because to be a masculist also does not require adherence to any belief structure, established or unestablished religion, institution of religion or to have irreligious views, which often muddy the waters of moral reprehension and homosexuality.
Masculism also defies the societal presupposition that men should blindly allow abuse by anyone – especially women – and it does not require a man to defend women or children or the elderly who do not deserve protection, or when providing protection may cause or invite injury or abuse.
Masculism also stands independent of one’s political preference, religious or personal beliefs, or any other personally held ideologies, or any perceived need to have these views or beliefs protected by men. This includes the right or decision to remain celibate or promote or support sexuality of any kind, the decision to partake in political or social activities, and so on. It is not to be confused with, or misconstrued as, anything other than appreciating and supporting the contributions and qualities that make us men.
If you need examples that aren’t obvious from the scope, reach and quantity of discoveries, inventions, advancements, constructions, explorations and myriad other achievements men have made throughout human history, you’re probably not here to give a good review of that history in the first place. And therefore, you’re welcome to seek out whatever parts of the internet that are more befitting of your personal preferences.
We’ll define Masculism more as our show goes on and our articles grow. But feel free to send your thoughts on this to the email below. For now, just understand Masculism as a discussion for a new era of men who mean more to themselves than the first to be sent off to war, the last to be considered for their accomplishments, the only ones not considered in the “women, children and elderly” priorities list, and those immediately seen as guilty in the eyes of the courts.
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