In this episode of Deeping your FYP, we discuss the ‘Performative male,’ which has plagued our social media algorithm for the past year. From the performative male joke to contests across the globe, this phenomenon has grown to extraordinary heights, all to mock this trend and question gender identity. We discuss: the trend’s potential harm, to both men and women; societal implications; its parallels to the ‘Pick Me’ trend; and the economic implications.
