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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      10 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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          10 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.
    • angrystego@lemmy.world
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      10 months ago

      The fact that they are complete morons doesn’t mean they want to be treated this way. It is a case for the leopards, but saying this is not helpful to the potential victims from both camps.

      Please, keep your empathy for women in general, they’re going to need it now more than ever.

    • CosmicTurtle0@lemmy.dbzer0.comEnglish
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      10 months ago

      They didn’t vote for this. They voted for other women to be treated this way. Whores. Sluts.

      Not them. Because they are Christian and blessed™.

      Their husbands/boyfriends/pastors will never treat them that way.

      Until they do and then they’ll be Pikachu face.

      • prole@lemmy.blahaj.zone
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        10 months ago

        Until they do and then they’ll be Pikachu face.

        Unfortunately, they will just internalize it and convince themselves that it was something they did to prompt it.

      • CharlesDarwin@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        10 months ago

        I think some percentage of them voted for “but the price of mah eggs and bacon” bullshit, too and put their head in the sand on any of the many blinking lights around donnie and friends…