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
    122·
    2 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
        1·
        2 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.
    • m_f@midwest.socialEnglish
      58·
      2 months ago

      Individual people worked hard for that. DNC leadership worked very hard to move to the right and reject progressive/leftist ideals. They proudly touted their endorsements from the Cheneys FFS.

      The people voted for change, which Harris wasn’t offering.

      • CasualPenguin@reddthat.com
        6·
        2 months ago

        It’s really fascinating how so many online have all the answers, and it would be so easy, and yet, you’re not out there doing it

        • m_f@midwest.socialEnglish
          43·
          2 months ago

          The answer is simple. It is not easy. The DNC needs to be replaced ground up with people that push for real change. The hard part is pushing out people in positions of power that don’t want to give it up because they benefit from the status quo.

              • CasualPenguin@reddthat.com
                4·
                2 months ago

                I also hope that those similar to your ideals focus on building you up for your common values, rather than arm chair criticisms while ignoring the deeply problematic other side of the equation.

            • m_f@midwest.socialEnglish
              1·
              2 months ago

              Organizing in person for change and being loud about it. Part of that is helping people direct their anger in the right place by pointing out the problem. It’s a lot easier to effect change when you’ve got a critical mass of people that are pissed off and want the same change.