"自分の男らしさに不安を感じている男ほど、女性に対して傲慢で攻撃的、そして軽蔑的な者はいない。"
— Simone de Beauvoir
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Simplified Meaning:
When a man feels insecure about his masculinity or his ability to be 'manly,' he often behaves in a negative way towards women. This insecurity makes him act aggressively or disrespectfully because he wants to prove that he is strong and powerful. Imagine a boy in school who feels weak or scared. To hide his fears, he might bully others to look tough. In the same way, a man who doubts his own masculinity might treat women poorly to make himself seem more in control. However, this bad behavior is really just a cover for his own fears and self-doubt. To apply this to your life, if you notice someone acting arrogantly or aggressively, understand that they may be dealing with their own insecurities, and it's not truly about you.
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