Maintenance Phase "Soy Boys"
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Sep 12, 2023 This podcast episode discusses the rise of the term 'soy boy' as a pejorative and its connection to mainstream Republicans. It explores the stereotypes surrounding 'soy boys' and the historical mocking of vegetarianism. The episode debunks the Alex Jones conspiracy theory of a 'gay bomb' and examines the claim that soy causes male breast growth. It delves into the emergence of figures like Josh Hawley and Jody Ernst and explores the concept of soy globalism. The episode concludes by examining the insecurity and hypocrisy in the masculinity debate.
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Soy Boy Insult Origins
- "Soy boy" is a far-right insult targeting men perceived as weak or effeminate, tied to plant-based diets and stereotypes of masculinity.
- It caricatures some men as unathletic, feminine, and politically liberal, often linked with vegetarianism or veganism.
Soy and Masculinity Stereotypes
- Soy has been cultivated in East Asia for thousands of years and is a hardy crop that enriches soil.
- Stereotypes linking soy and vegetarianism to feminized masculinity have colonialist origins, reinforcing race and gender biases.
Men's Health Soy Anecdote
- A 2009 Men's Health article profiled James Price, who blamed high soy milk intake for his enlarged breast tissue and elevated estrogen.
- The story used his anecdote to stoke fears about soy, linking it alarmingly to male feminization with little scientific basis.