The criticisms of Fedez are a clear symptom of toxic masculinity
A new beauty trend has been going crazy for some time on social media: the Manicure, an Anglo-Saxon expression that comes from the crasis of the words 'man' (man) and "manicure" and refers, specifically, to the nail-art treatment applied to men's nails. Fedez was also fascinated by it and, having reopened the beauty centers, he thought it best to have his nails painted in pendant with his wife Chiara. The two, as is the custom and custom of the most digital family in Italy, posted the shot of the final look on social media, triggering the most diverse reactions.
User reactions
If on the one hand there was a large audience that complimented not only the work, but also the inclusive and avant-garde attitude of the rapper, on the other hand there was no lack of the usual keyboard lions ready to come out of the cages for insulting and criticizing which, in an age of social distancing, are kept far from being constructive. And so, under the post, comments of the likes of "Be a man please in your life ... you are also married to a child", "Have you become gay?", "What a bad end Federico, now an accessory of the wife".
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Toxic masculinity: a problem to be eradicated
Criticisms that, for the umpteenth time, place us in front of a problem as devious as it is ignored, harmful for men as well as for women: toxic masculinity. Although little is said about it, men too must submit to behavioral diktats that confirm their level of virility. Don't you like sports? You are not a real man. Do you happen to be moved? You are not a real man. Do you dress in pink or do you wear nail polish? Aren't you gay? And another 1,000 devilry with which men are pigeonholed according to their tastes and inclinations on an imaginary scale that goes from "effeminate" to "alpha man". A system that in 2020 not only makes no sense to exist, but must be unhinged from its foundations with a view to greater inclusiveness. You can be men and women in a thousand different ways, each acceptable to the extent that the person in question is happy and comfortable with himself, regardless of prejudices and labels.
Fedez's answer
And Fedez knows it well, who seems not to be scratched by criticism and insults, remaining true to himself and giving a pinch of self-esteem to those who do not feel they are fully part of a conventional concept of masculinity. The singer jokes about it and defends his choice (yes, it is already sufficiently paradoxical so) referring to Harry Styles, former member of One Direction, who, despite his nail polish and no-gender looks, remains an idol of the crowds.
