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.

    • psivchaz@reddthat.com
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      9 days 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
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        9 days 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.