The Daily Signal The Daily Signal Presents “The “Signal Sitdown - There's a Revolution Happening You've Never Heard Of. It's Called "The Great Feminization" | Helen Andrews
Nov 1, 2025
Helen Andrews, author and commentator known for her insightful critiques, discusses her provocative essay on 'The Great Feminization.' She explores how wokeness and cancel culture stem from demographic shifts towards feminization. Andrews highlights the role of feminine group dynamics in enforcing cancel culture and contrasts the norms of male and female interactions. She dives into how these changes affect various professions, including law and STEM, and reflects on the generational impact of these cultural shifts.
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Summers Moment Predicted Cancel Culture
- Larry Summers' 2006 Harvard controversy prefigured modern cancel culture and revealed a new debate style.
- Helen Andrews argues it showed conversations getting shut down by offensiveness claims rather than reasoned debate.
Wokeness Shows Up In Surprising Places
- Wokeness exploded in unexpected places like NASCAR and Wall Street, not just on campuses.
- Andrews sees a common pattern: feminization of institutions correlates with wokeness spreading.
Gender Differences In Free Speech Attitudes
- Survey data shows women are more likely than men to favor restricting speakers they find offensive.
- Andrews says this aligns with feminine group dynamics that prioritize cohesion over open debate.
