So first off, we're not a debate site to discuss "issues of the day." We're a mental health support site, offering emotional support to those (who self-identify as any gender) who need it. So although you say you're not trying to be divisive, I think you could've put the issue more personally (and without even bringing up feminism or women) as, "As a male in America, I'm having trouble coping and being able to express my emotional and psychological needs, and I suspect many, many other men feel the same way."

Frankly, I see no problem with men expressing the full range of emotions in society. However, I realize that I also live among fairly enlightened people, friends, family, etc, so most of the time, it is accepted and acceptable. But I can see that for many men, it's still not accepted or acceptable, and agree, for many, it can be a real problem.

Does it explain away violent behavior that occurs mostly in men? No, of course not. You can go back in history and find this behavior among men for eons, where the historical record of violence in women is much, much smaller.

So I would turn the question back to you -- how is this impacting your life? How has this stopped or helped you in life? What specific challenges are you facing that you'd like the community's support with?