A bullshit concept from the incel world has been leaking into mainstream culture, so it’s time we explain. I’m talking about the idea of a “sigma male,” who supposedly exists in relation to “alpha” ...

In a world designed for broadcasting curated lives, performance has become a new way to measure masculinity. As men compete for attention, approval, and clout, the question shifts: who gains from the ...

What do Patrick Bateman, John Wick, Thomas Shelby from Peaky Blinders, and Tyler Durden from Fight Club have in common? Besides the obvious (they’re all white, straight men) these characters are ...

Have you ever wondered why some men thrive beyond conventional social hierarchies, carving their own paths with a unique blend of independence and quiet strength? This brings us to the concept of the ...

TikTok is playing a pivotal role in spreading toxic discourses associated with sigma masculinity, which advocates disinterest in and denigration of women as well as hatred and humiliation of other ...

The sigma male trend, alongside images of the extremely problematic Patrick Bateman character, paired easily and put men at the forefront of the trend. Yet lately, the trend is leaning heavily towards ...

If you’ve spent any time with teens recently you might have heard them describe something as “sigma”, or even exclaim: “What the sigma?!” Confused about what it might mean, or why kids are so obsessed ...