A lot of men have no sense of self, masculinity, or their place in the world. It's not fake bravado, it's not "do what I say, woman" nor is it whatever Andrew Tate-style bullshyt that is peddled today. It's about leadership and protection. Your role, historically, has been to protect your family and community. Your role, historically, has been to lead your family. This doesn't mean you're a crash dummy for random women, throwing yourself into dangerous situations for people who don't love or know you. Nor does it mean being a dictator in the home, who controls the household while your gf/wife/etc has no say in anything. It means what it says it means: protect your family and your community. Your girlfriend, wife, children, other family members. Your community, meaning your neighbors, classmates, etc.
You can't do this if you don't respect or value your gf/wife. You can't do this if you're not in your children's lives. You can't do this if you don't know who your neighbors are, have never spoken to them, and brush off any attempt to meet them. Do you want to lead, or do you want to simply tell people you're the leader while not actually leading anyone? Do you want to protect, or do you want to tell people you're a protector while having no relationship with your family beyond showing up to holiday dinners?
You either take up these mantles or you don't. And until we see a return of honor and shame amongst MEN, none of this is going to change. I can't be friends with a man who doesn't take care of his children. I can't hang out with a man who actively cheats on his spouse. I surround myself with honorable men, and we support each other. We have no control over what the latest gender war narrative will be online. We have complete control over our actions, the example we set, and the women we entertain. Raise your standards, gentlemen.