I really hate this whole supplanting “butch” with “masc” thing because I don’t find butch women masculine at all. Masculine is a made up word for special man feelings and behavior. Butch women are often practical, wear comfort-based clothing that has largely been constricted to men, and typically do not engage in feminizing beauty rituals. Calling the lack of femininity—another completely made up word for special woman feelings and behavior—“masculine” is just gender. It’s as silly as calling a bourbon scented candle a candle for men and a cupcake scented candle a candle for women.
Frankly, masculine and feminine as concepts *are* toxic and sexist. Why do I need a toxic and sexist word connecting my wife to men to describe her? Literally noooooooo thanks.
Changing “butch” to “masc” is allying with the “butches are like men crowd” imo
