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The speaker begins by emphasizing how society has placed men in a paradoxical and hostile environment. On one hand, men are expected to embody masculinity—tough, resilient, and protective. On the other, modern culture criticizes them for any display of vulnerability, labeling them as toxic or emasculated if they show signs of weakness. Media narratives often force men into a corner where any attempt to express sensitivity is met with criticism, leaving many feeling misunderstood and undervalued.