There is a definite, concerted war on gender in our society today, says widely read columnist, author and national radio host Dr. Michael Brown. And those who have the slightest doubt can look no further than the November edition of GQ magazine.

There, on the cover, says the author of Jezebel's War with America: The Plot to Destroy Our Country and What We Can Do to Turn the Tide, stands singer and fashion designer Pharrell Williams, "adorned gorgeously in a long, flowing robe and looking quite ladylike. And there, around Williams' beautiful form, the theme of this special edition of GQ is spelled out: The New Masculinity."

"According to editor-in-chief Will Welch, GQ has been working on this special edition since January, not only tackling abusive aspects of masculinity in our culture, but also featuring an article from 'a gender-nonbinary actor who is simultaneously advocating for greater inclusivity in Hollywood and acknowledging their own privilege,'" Brown says. "Exactly what you'd expect to find in a gentlemen's magazine—sarcasm intended. Another article is from 'an anthropologist who is debunking the idea that testosterone determines male behavior.' Of course! How did other researchers miss this for so long?

"Welcome to the new masculinity! " Brown continues. "And it has nothing to do with science and everything to do with ideology. Because, notes the GQ editor, the 'antidote to toxicity' is 'empathy. ' There's that evil, male toxicity once again. Husbands and dads, beware. Your solid, steady, protective and nurturing acts are increasingly out of step with today's new reality. The playing field must be perfectly leveled. read more