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Another significant factor is the societal confusion surrounding masculinity. Historically, masculinity was clearly defined: strength, protection, and integrity. Modern society has debated and deconstructed these ideas, creating a space where masculinity can be confusing and sometimes toxic. Women might be attracted to men who exhibit exaggerated or rebellious forms of masculinity—like crime, bravado, or risk-taking—not because of the behavior itself, but because of the energy these men project.