The group that is most convinced of a crisis of masculinity, the American right, is also busy emasculating itself before our eyes. It correctly perceives that young men are facing an identity crisis, yet it is modeling precisely the wrong response. Putting aside “dominance,” a concept with precious few virtuous uses, the other aspects of traditional masculinity the A.P.A. In its words, the right claims to uphold traditional masculinity; in its deeds, the story is very different. If the right is going to claim it defends traditional masculinity — through its books, its viral Jordan Peterson videos and its Tucker Carlson documentaries — should it not at least attempt to exhibit the best virtues of traditional masculinity?

Source: New York Times May 28, 2023 18:13 UTC