Elon Musk has been criticized for reposting a theory on X that claims “high status males” should run a “Republic” to maintain a free-thinking democracy, arguing that women and “low T men” are incapable of objective thought. The anonymous theory, which appears to originate from 4chan, suggests that only “high T alpha males” and “aneurotypical people” can think freely and should therefore be the sole decision-makers in a democratic society. Musk’s repost of this controversial theory has been met with backlash, with many criticizing it as sexist, exclusionary, and a promotion of hegemonic masculinity. It remains unclear whether Musk’s repost was intended to agree with the theory or to mock a critic, but it is consistent with his stance on “free speech” and his history of promoting controversial and misleading information on his platform.
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Marital rape is a term that should not even exist in our vocabulary today, yet here we are in India, where this heinous act is still not outlawed. The fact that the government argues that changing this would be ‘excessively harsh’ is not just disappointing but also downright disturbing. How can we, as a society, turn a blind eye to the suffering of countless women who are victimized within the confines of their own marriages?
It is appalling to think that in a country where arranged marriages are still prevalent, women may have no say in who they marry and are then subjected to sexual violence without any legal recourse.… Continue reading
As a woman, hearing Trump’s recent comments about women being broke, depressed, and in need of his help to be happy is not only infuriating but also insulting. The audacity of a man who has constantly undermined women’s rights, belittled and demeaned them, and faced numerous allegations of sexual assault, to claim that he is the solution to their problems is beyond hypocritical. It’s like a slap in the face to all the progress that women have fought for over the years.
The idea that Trump believes he can swoop in and fix all of women’s issues with a simple declaration is not only delusional but also incredibly dangerous.… Continue reading
Elon Musk’s recent declaration that a government led by ‘high-status males’ would be more appropriate than democracy is a chilling reminder of the prevailing ideologies that still permeate society today. The concept that only these supposedly superior individuals, who self-select into these elite circles, are capable of free thought is not only archaic but dangerous. The notion that women and ‘low T men’ should not have a place in this hypothetical Republic is not only exclusionary but deeply troubling.
The idea of a country run by ‘influencers’ or ‘high-status males’ evokes a dystopian reality reminiscent of fictional worlds like Gilead from “The Handmaid’s Tale,” where oppressive regimes strip away individual rights and freedoms in favor of control by a select few.… Continue reading
I feel absolutely disgusted and appalled after reading about GOP official Representative Jess Edwards arguing in favor of child marriage, claiming that girls are ‘ripe’ and ‘fertile’. The fact that child marriage is still legal in 38 states in the US is horrifying and unacceptable. The idea that a 16-year-old girl is considered ‘ripe’ and ‘fertile’ enough to get married is a clear indication of how deeply rooted misogyny and patriarchy are in our society.
The comments made by Representative Jess Edwards are not only disturbing, but they also highlight the toxic and dangerous views that some individuals in positions of power hold.… Continue reading
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