Abstract
In recent years there has been increasing dialogue online that has projected patriarchal masculinity, in particular, the Manosphere. Such rhetoric has worked in opposition to the feminist movement and has been wildly accepted by youth in America. Using the works of feminist scholar bell hooks, this study examines the relationship between the Manosphere, patriarchal masculinity, and fundamentalist White Christianity, mainly how the manosphere develops the same arguments and perspectives as those presented in Christian fundamentalism. Specifically, we explore how these concepts work to hinder intimate relationships and perpetuate sexist notions while also examining capitalist exploitation and racism.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
2023 Special Focus—Religion in the Public Sphere: From the Ancient Years to the Post-Modern Era
KEYWORDS
Evangelicalism, Manosphere, Racialized White Christian Capitalist Patriarchy, Biblebelt, Geography
