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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 days agoLoss of manual jobs could be driving toxic masculinity, says Sting
Loss of daily physical work for men is linked to toxic traits in modern masculinity, alongside deindustrialisation and identity loss.
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John Mac points out that the local industrial landscape has seen a significant decline, expressing concern over the loss of jobs in areas affected by deindustrialisation.