Rex Kerr
Jul 31, 2023

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I didn't, as you will see if you check what I wrote.

My point is that the terminology is catchy but ill-considered if one wants to avoid provoking resistance, because it labels everyone rather than drawing a distinction. Distinctions provoke movement towards the good end of the range. Negative labeling based on immutable characteristics tends to provoke resentment or resignation.

If you call under-exercising while over-eating highly processed foods the "America Box", you're going to have a harder time reaching many Americans who would benefit from healthier lifestyles.

Regarding "most men", I think you need to review Table 3.3 of the Equimundo report (https://www.equimundo.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/TheManBox-Full-EN-Final-29.03.2017-POSTPRINT.v3-web.pdf, page 28). That does not support your statement that "most men cling to" these things.

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Rex Kerr
Rex Kerr

Written by Rex Kerr

One who rejoices when everything is made as simple as possible, but no simpler. Sayer of things that may be wrong, but not so bad that they're not even wrong.

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