Commentary: Why misogynists like Andrew Tate are going mainstream
by Jared Yates Sexton, Los Angeles Times
Jan 11, 2023
3 minutes
Before Andrew Tate was arrested by Romanian authorities on charges of human trafficking, he was operating another problematic business: peddling toxic masculinity to his legion of fans, followers and customers.
For years now, Tate has been holding court with insecure men on social media platforms, promising them strength in return for a price. In disturbing videos and performances on YouTube and TikTok, he lectures them on how to mistreat women while creating an aura
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