Andrew Tate Provides A Misogynistic Guide To Masculinity

The internet is known for its eccentric and fast-growing viral trends.

While most trends are wholesome, some are corrosive to the fabric of our society. The most recent example of this comes from influencer Andrew Tate.

Tate, who was a professional kickboxer before his internet stardom, has amassed millions of views in the past year due to his controversial beliefs that he shares on podcasts and social media platforms such as Instagram.

Through his contentious content, Tate is raising a generation of young men to hate women and embrace the very same tropes of toxic masculinity that have historically crippled male mental health.

For instance, Tate has claimed that depression “isn’t real” and that it’s often used as an excuse by weaker men to justify their shortcomings in life.

That is a dangerous message to send to someone who already feels like a failure and a burden as a result of dealing with depression. By telling men to toughen up, Tate is encouraging men to internalize and feel guilty about their issues.

Considering that men make up the majority of suicides, this is the worst psychological advice one can deliver to an often young and impressionable audience.

Unfortunately, this is only the beginning.

The 35-year-old has become most infamous for his cynical misogynistic commentary. So far, he has argued that it’s okay for males to cheat in romantic relationships and that women shouldn’t be able to drive and should be treated like property.

Tate, who not surprisingly has faced sexual trafficking allegations, has also argued that women under 20 are more attractive since they have less sexual experience and are more malleable.

There is no need for me to explain what’s wrong with these messages. Luckily nearly all modern western society is repulsed by the backward sexist rhetoric uttered by Tate.  

Unfortunately, not all are.

Even if Tate’s rants were a joke, his increasing social media presence means that some people are bound to adopt his beliefs. This is especially true for young emotionally vulnerable men who lack a role model to follow.

Being an influencer on the scale of Andrew Tate is a major responsibility because of his ability to influence the lives of countless people. Unfortunately, Tate is misusing his power to create an army of militant sexist men. 

During the final weeks of August, the internet decided it was enough. In the span of a few days, Tate was banned from Twitter, Instagram and YouTube. Despite the ban, Tate continues to be promoted through other accounts reposting his content.

It’s important that we acknowledge and condemn Tate’s message of toxic masculinity—being a successful man doesn’t mean subjugating others.

Rather, it means being assertive in a healthy way to spread kindness and positivity to those who need it most.