Performative Men are Not Qawwam
Before leaving the house, the performative men will make sure they have their tote bag ready, filled with books by female writers or poets such as Sylvia Plath and Jane Austen. Don't forget your wired headphones; how else are you going to listen to the newly released album by Laufey and Clairo? On your way to the theatre, please grab yourself a ceremonial grade of matcha drink from your local cafe. If you meet any women along the way, be reminded to inform those women that you constantly fight for their rights and sincerely apologise for the existence of period cramps. The phrase 'performative male' started gaining its traction in summer 2025. Unlike other satirical phrases that mock male archetypes, this genre of male, for once, is a complete opposite of the redpill content that has been shoved down our throats for as long as we can remember. Whilst it is refreshing to see that men finally understand that having biceps (though I understand the appeal) is not enough to g...