The masks were never exactly on to begin with – social media was a hotbed of bigotry long before Trump’s victory. But winning has emboldened his followers

Summary

Following Trump’s election victory, social media saw a surge in misogynistic rhetoric, with phrases like “Your body, my choice” — promoted by figures like white supremacist Nick Fuentes — trending widely.

The Institute for Strategic Dialogue reported a 4,600% spike in misogynistic language on social media and noted that harassment has spilled into schools.

Trump’s win, amplified by Elon Musk’s support, has emboldened “manosphere” influencers, aligning Trump with anti-feminist figures.

This rise in misogyny comes amid other social shifts, such as the election of two Black female senators, a first in U.S. history.

  • CasualPenguin@reddthat.com
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    9 months ago

    America voted for Trump, but you’re going to blame the people who were working extremely hard to offer a viable alternative?

      • Kernal64@sh.itjust.worksEnglish
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        9 months ago

        No he didn’t. Each election, he’s gotten more votes than the prior one.

        • 2016: 63.0 million (46.1% of votes cast)
        • 2020: 74.2 million (46.8%)
        • 2024: 75.8 million (51.3%) - there are still some outstanding votes to be counted, so this will likely go up.