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I Don't Speak German, Episode 21: Sex and Gender and Nazis (with CV Vitolo-Haddad)

Jun 13, 2019
CV Vitolo-Haddad discusses sex, gender, misogyny, and transmisogyny on the far right. They delve into toxic masculinity in the Proud Boys, distorted beliefs of the alt-right, and societal pressures on nuclear families. The conversation also touches on 'NoFap', men's suffering in patriarchy, and future podcast plans.
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Quick takeaways

  • Toxic masculinity in the Proud Boys is fueled by a distorted view of manhood rooted in American/Western culture.
  • Exclusionary ideologies within the far-right movement demonize LGBTQ+ communities.

Deep dives

Manifestation of Toxic Masculinity in Right-Wing Movements

Toxic masculinity is prominent in the Proud Boys as they define manhood through pain and violence, advocating for breaking hearts and being violent. This distorted view of masculinity is rooted in American/Western culture. The idea that men have to endure immense pain and aggression to prove their manhood is deeply ingrained within this movement.

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