22222222The Equal Rights Amendment vs the Manosphere

Young men today are growing up in a world full of noise about what it means to be a man.
In the search for identity and belonging, many are turning to online influencers who package harmful ideas in the language of empowerment. What may begin as a desire for connection and self-understanding can quickly devolve into a belief system that normalizes misogyny, devalues women and girls, and actively rejects the principles of equality.

The Rise of the “Incel Movement”

Netflix’s new show Adolescence sheds light on how easily young minds can be shaped by manipulative voices in the digital world. These influencers don’t just speak to insecurity—they exploit it. The version of masculinity they sell is rooted in dominance, control, and the dehumanization of others. And their reach is growing.

But this isn’t just about a few viral personalities. It’s about a larger cultural vacuum—one in which society fails to offer healthy, inclusive models of identity, belonging, and purpose.

The Equal Rights Amendment Is About More Than Law

This is where the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) comes in.
Yes, it’s a legal guarantee: equality regardless of sex. But it’s also a cultural statement—about the values we uphold and the future we want to build. A society grounded in equality is one that teaches:

Respect over resentment
Dignity over dominance
Connection over control

With the ERA, We Can:

Affirm that equality is a core American value—both in our Constitution and our culture
Challenge harmful ideologies that fuel gender-based hatred and violence
Provide the legal tools to update outdated, sexist laws
Help prevent domestic violence by addressing root causes of gender-based harm

Denying the ERA sends a dangerous message: that inequality is acceptable, and that violence rooted in gender bias can be ignored.

A Better Future for the Next Generation

Boys and young men deserve better.
They deserve a culture that supports their emotional growth, nurtures empathy, and helps them become whole, connected human beings. They deserve to grow up in a society where equality isn’t a threat—but a promise.

The Equal Rights Amendment helps lay that foundation.

Let’s make equality a cornerstone of our culture. Let’s build a future where every person is valued, and where young people—of all genders—are free to become their fullest selves.

Let’s claim the 28th Amendment. The ERA is our path forward—and our equality must be non-negotiable. Let’s make it constitutional.