Why is the manosphere going crazy for pilates girls?

About this episode

The episode discusses the connection between masculinism and the objectification of women, particularly focusing on the trend of 'pilates girls'.

We’ve talked about the rise of masculinism in the past on Do You Really Know and today’s subject is linked to the kind of traditional narratives that misogynistic men like to support. You know the type of views I mean: men are supposed to be strong, authoritative and physically imposing. Women, on the other hand, are expected to be gentle, compliant and ideally, not too independent. Since when do people choose their partners based on their exercise regime? How do pilates girls feel about being objectified in such a creepy way? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the latest episodes, click here: What do masculinists mean by a "soyboy"? Why has far-right terrorism increased so much? How is micro-feminism helping women combat workplace sexism? A Bababam Originals podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Joseph Chance

Topics covered

• masculinism
• misogyny
• objectification
• gender roles
• exercise culture

Keywords

• masculinism
• pilates
• objectification
• gender roles
• misogyny
• exercise

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Organizations: Bababam

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