Code Switch Diving into the Black Manosphere
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Oct 30, 2024 Nicole Young, a freelance writer known for her work on the Black Manosphere, explores the shifting loyalties of Black male voters. She discusses the emergence of a digital culture that caters to Black men, examining its frustrations with traditional political alignments. The conversation delves into how societal pressures and online communities influence these changing perspectives, raising questions about potential impacts on upcoming elections. Young also critiques the intersection of masculinity and political ideology within this complex landscape.
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A Zoom Date Gone Wrong
- Nicole Young's Zoom date with "King" went sideways after he used unfamiliar jargon.
- He called her masculine for asking him out and espoused the 80-20 rule.
The Manosphere
- The "manosphere" is an online community of men hostile towards feminism.
- They promote patriarchal ideas about gender and sex.
The Black Manosphere
- The Black manosphere is a subset focused on Black men with anxieties about Black male-female relationships.
- It promotes the idea of "high-value men".