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The Western conceptualization of masculinity is obsessed with violence, war and domination with being a protector of others (including animals and nature) being an afterthought so this is really not all that surprising if you have any exposure outside of the confines of that world view.
This is mainly a consequence of individualism which Western thought has sent into overdrive.
Valid insight, I appreciate it.
Weird question, do you have any reading sources geared toward your analysis? Philosophical or otherwise? It's ... An oddly specific question, sorry. I mean more in a broad strokes sort of way, if off the top of your head you might know a book or two relating to what you're saying in-depth. I have seen some solid breakdowns of how western culture swings that way, but no books I can read.
Thanks!
Restoring the Kinship Worldview: Indigineous Voices Introduce 28 Precepts for Rebalancing Life on Planet Earth
Particularly the chapter on high respect for the sacred feminine.
Its written by a prominent Indigineous scholar (Four Arrows) and a professor of moral development psychology (Darcia Narvaez) and attempts to reconcile Indigenous teachings with our dominant (Western) worldview.
Thank you for the response. I will add these to my list and try to track them down.