Prosperity Masculinity: The Rise of Wealth, Fitness, and Self-Branding in American Manhood

Autonomy and the addiction to attention

There has been much discussion about "toxic masculinity," often defined by behaviors such as suppressing emotions, appearing tough, and using violence to assert power. While some claim these traits are encouraged today, particularly in certain communities, this influence seems to have waned after the 1990s. What I observe now is a modern form of masculi…