Researcher analyzes anti-feminism and masculinism, tracing the discourse of male victimhood through history.
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Francis Dupuis-Déri, a French-Canadian researcher specializing in social movements like anti-feminism and masculinism, argues that “masculinity” is an ideological construct rooted in an unequal relationship with femininity. He asserts that the “crisis of masculinity” is a recurring discourse used to justify traditional gender roles and discredit women’s pursuit of equality, a narrative present across various historical and political contexts, including fascist propaganda. Anti-feminism is defined as opposition to women’s desire for freedom and equality, with masculinism specifically using the crisis narrative to uphold gender divisions. Dupuis-Déri notes that while the discourse appears contemporary, its themes are ancient, and he dismisses terms like “feminazi” as baseless insults that falsely equate moderate feminism with extreme violence.
