Man-shaming is not the way to address toxic masculinity

Article here. Excerpt:

'I began reading the article by Humza Yousaf, Scotland’s first minister, with a feeling of hope as the issue of misogyny was being tackled by such a prominent UK politician (Misogynists like Andrew Tate hold sway over thousands of men and boys. Male leaders like me must address that, 15 August). But I was disappointed by its bland virtue-signalling and lack of any real substance.

It’s not enough to ask men simply to reflect. Most men are already on the side of preventing suffering by women and girls, but many are unaware how language or actions they haven’t noticed may be interpreted. We do need to discuss the problems at times, to educate men and boys about the behaviours that make women feel uncomfortable, but specifics are important rather than general man-shaming.
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Doing down men – and making it appear that “the norm” is to be misogynistic – is not helpful. People respond to positivity and examples to follow. We should be focusing on stories of men who have done the right thing, or women who have been empowered, rather than creating a culture of the guilty and the victims. This would be better for young people of all genders.'