Elon Musk's Twitter Tenure: A Manifestation of Toxic Masculinity
Elon Musk, one of the most high-profile tech figures globally, has come under scrutiny for his handling of Twitter after acquiring the social media platform.
His leadership style, characterized by drastic changes, public controversies, and disregard for basic social norms, has sparked a widespread debate on how his behavior aligns with "toxic masculinity".
Toxic masculinity refers to a cultural concept of manliness that glorifies dominance, devalues emotional expressiveness, and promotes aggression.
It's not about being male, but rather about the harmful behaviors and attitudes that some men adopt because of societal expectations.
💡 Critics argue that Musk's approach at Twitter exhibits characteristics of toxic masculinity.
Musk's decision to fire nearly 90% of Twitter's workforce, reportedly targeting those he labeled "activists," is arguably indicative of a need for control and dominance, a trait commonly associated with toxic masculinity. Such unilateral and aggressive actions reflect …
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