Social Andrew Tate says he is next after Charlie Kirk's death

[joy2day]

I see what you mean, and I actually agree with part of your point. But I think the bigger question we should be asking is "what does masculinity really mean?" Too often it’s reduced to a caricature of hyper-masculinity, especially among young men who grow up without solid role models.

I was talking about masculinity; what you are talking about here is performative masculinity.

So while I think cultural attitudes matter, I believe the economic conditions shaping young men’s lives have an even greater impact.

The US has been through far worse times economically with nothing like this has ever happening; what is happening is in large part unique. Economics are a factor, but these are truly social problems in a broad sense.

 

[jimmas99]

I was talking about masculinity; what you are talking about here is performative masculinity.

The US has been through far worse times economically with nothing like this has ever happening; what is happening is in large part unique. Economics are a factor, but these are truly social problems in a broad sense.

society itself has changed with the rise of social media. In the past, young men often had no choice but to push through hardships and crises in order to grow. Today, it’s easier to retreat online and “game” the system through distractions, echo chambers, or artificial validation. That might give short-term relief, but it also prevents many from building resilience and a grounded sense of self.


So while culture plays a role, I think the combination of economic pressures and the escape routes offered by social media are much more central to the challenges young men face.