Pretty much all the things that are said to be plaguing men, especially white men, can be explained through understanding the exploitative nature of capitalism and how men play a specific and important role in the maintenance of capitalism; a role that, for the vast majority of them, requires a traumatizing debasement of their sense of self and humanity. Men have to be the arbiters and vectors of patriarchal power. Patriarchy does not work without our support: we are the glue that keeps that machine together…but consider how glue is made.
Topically relevant with the recent violence we’ve been seeing this year in the news, Signifier does his usual schtick of speaking on topics of masculinity and toxic patriarchal norms, including a commentary on the intersectionality of whiteness and maleness (with white guests) and its relevance to the radicalization of spree shooters. Additionally, as usual, Signifier speaks to the ways that men can disconnect from cultural expectations in order to have happier and healthier lives.
Love y’all. :cat-trans: