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The Dismantling of Men's Masculinity: Praising YIN and Shaming YANG

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Tom Golden
Sep 22, 2025
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In Chinese philosophy, yin and yang represent complementary forces. Yin, often linked with the feminine, is receptive, inward, intuitive, and fluid. Yang, the masculine counterpart, is active, outward, structured, and bold. Neither is “better” than the other — balance is the point.

Our culture has slipped into imbalance. Instead of valuing both masculin…

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