"Patriarchal attitudes have always existed, but what we're seeing now is a re-intensification—a backlash against women's growing participation, independence and public voice, especially online."
"The so-called red pill theory frames men as victims of a feminist, gynocentric social order and urges them to reclaim power through dominance."
"One podcaster, calling himself Dr Abdullah Mohammed, has 749,000 Instagram followers for a show called Be A Man, which promotes rigid gender roles."
"Language used towards women is often dehumanising, reflecting a troubling trend in societal attitudes towards gender roles and relationships."
In Beirut's Gemmayzeh, a flat is transformed into a film set for the feminist series Smatouha Minni. The show, featuring Maria Elayan, parodies misogynistic narratives gaining traction in the region. Patriarchal attitudes are intensifying, fueled by ideologies like the red pill theory, which promotes male dominance. Influencers propagate rigid gender roles, suggesting men should avoid domestic responsibilities. The language used towards women is often dehumanizing, reflecting a backlash against women's independence and public voice, particularly online.
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