The sad truth is that anti-feminist backlash helped propel Trump to victory | Malaika Jabali
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Most American men have nothing in common with a billionaire – but he spoke to their resentment and anxiety, says the writer Malaika Jabali

Summary

Donald Trump’s 2024 victory reflects growing discontent among a segment of men, especially in the “manosphere” that criticizes women and celebrates traditional gender roles.

Fueled by grievances over shifting social dynamics and economic insecurity, many men view Trump as an embodiment of “alpha male” values. Despite his policies favoring the wealthy, Trump has gained traction among both white and minority men.

His administration’s Project 2025 agenda includes restrictions on reproductive rights, aligning with “red-pilled” anti-feminist sentiments.

  • abbotsbury@lemmy.world
    61·
    10 hours ago

    The problem is solely with them, and they are garbage beyond redemption

    I don’t know what spaces you hang out in, but that’s never been the case anywhere I’ve been. I see more people complaining about this behavior than I’ve ever seen the behavior itself.

    • psivchaz@reddthat.com
      22·
      10 hours ago

      From the article…

      These are the men swimming in the electoral pool. It’s not too late for it to be drained.

      The article is cautious at first, pointing at facts and figures. At times, it almost seems to care. But when it comes to the final arguments, it is just: We gotta get rid of these men. Not even a viable solution, much less a sensible one.

      It’s everywhere. It’s not hard to find, but it’s not always overt. Usually, it is dismissive: “Well that’s not what we’re talking about right now.” “Well feminism would fix those problems too.” Or the person gets lumped in with Nazis, or misogynists, or whatever when what they’ve said doesn’t really support that.

        • psivchaz@reddthat.com
          1·
          6 hours ago

          So your argument is “it doesn’t literally say that to the letter, so you’re wrong?” At best it suggests that this relatively wide swath of the population shouldn’t vote. What’s your interpretation?

          • abbotsbury@lemmy.world
            1·
            5 hours ago

            Calling out the problem is not saying they are irredeemable.

            In one post I read, a user commented that he’s happy with women having fewer rights and left “barefoot and pregnant” by authoritarian, Republican policies, because he wants a cadre of “slave girls” serving him. Outside of the virtual locker room, there are men who have reportedly been red-pilled into anti-feminist mass killings and murdering their own spouses.

            These are the men swimming in the electoral pool. It’s not too late for it to be drained.

            Like, yes, these people absolutely do need to be flushed. Nowhere does that mean they are permanently branded Bad Forever, you’re just making that up.