Mark Zuckerberg’s Call for More ‘Masculine Energy’ Misses the Mark

[Social Media]

 

In a world still grappling with violence against women and persistent gender inequalities, Mark Zuckerberg’s recent remarks about the need for more "masculine energy" in the corporate sphere feel not just misguided, but alarmingly tone-deaf. The Meta CEO’s comments, made during an appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, suggest that the corporate world is “pretty culturally neutered” and could benefit from celebrating aggression more. This from the man who launched Facebook, initially to rank female college students, and who now balances his time between managing a tech giant and engaging in mixed martial arts and hunting invasive pigs in Hawaii.

 

Zuckerberg’s assertion that a culture embracing more aggression has its merits comes off as a dangerous oversimplification. He acknowledges that society already has plenty of masculine energy but dismisses the broader implications of his call to amplify it. The world is already replete with examples of unchecked aggression and its dire consequences, especially for women and girls. Organizations like UN Women have declared violence against women a national emergency, and recent tragedies like the murders of Miss Switzerland finalist Kristina Joksimovic and Olympic runner Rebecca Cheptegei only underscore this ongoing crisis.

 

Zuckerberg’s remarks appear to ignore the reality that corporate environments often compel women to adopt traditionally masculine traits to get ahead. From donning power suits to being assertive to the point of aggression, women are frequently advised to conform to male-dominated norms to succeed. Yet, despite these pressures, progress remains slow. The Office for National Statistics' recent report highlights that the gender pay gap is closing at an agonizingly slow pace, pointing to the ineffectiveness of these strategies.

 

The real question is: what does Zuckerberg mean by "masculine energy"? If his own actions serve as a template, it could involve decisions like firing fact-checking teams in favor of "community notes" or potentially cutting diversity and inclusion initiatives, perhaps to curry favor with political powers. Such moves seem less about fostering a productive corporate culture and more about preserving the status quo, one that often sidelines diversity and progress in favor of maintaining male dominance.

 

Rather than doubling down on so-called masculine traits like aggression, perhaps the corporate world could benefit from embracing more "feminine energy" — qualities like empathy, collaboration, and inclusivity, which have been shown to foster more equitable and innovative workplaces. It’s clear that the old paradigms are not serving everyone equally, and it’s time for a shift that genuinely values diverse perspectives.

 

Zuckerberg’s vision for more aggression in corporate culture not only risks undermining progress toward equality but also perpetuates a narrow and outdated understanding of leadership. It’s a call to action that the modern world can ill afford. What the corporate world truly needs is a balance that celebrates both masculine and feminine energies, ensuring a fairer, more inclusive future for all.

 

Based on a report by The Independent 2024-01-17

 

 

[Yagoda]

I think more masculine energy is needed in this world and this opinion article clearly is written as DEI propaganda.

[JonnyF]

Seems like Zuckerberg is finally growing a backbone now that the pearl clutching, DEI Democrats have been ejected. 

[Paul52]

8 hours ago, Yagoda said:

I think more masculine energy is needed in this world and this opinion article clearly is written as DEI propaganda.

There’s a call for you from the 1950s, they say it’s time for you to go back now.

[phetphet]

Trying to snuggle up to The Donald.

[Will B Good]

Zukerberg and masculinity…..no…..oxymoron if ever there was one.

[Yagoda]

13 minutes ago, Paul52 said:

There’s a call for you from the 1950s, they say it’s time for you to go back now.

Great time in the USA with all its flaws.

[Yagoda]

6 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

Zukerberg and masculinity…..no…..oxymoron if ever there was one.

At last, agreement. 

[Will B Good]

Just now, Yagoda said:

At last, agreement. 

 

Party time……it’s also blue cheese, red grapes and red wine night tonight …..how good can life get in Isaan?

[Yagoda]

14 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

 

Party time……it’s also blue cheese, red grapes and red wine night tonight …..how good can life get in Isaan?

Real Tomahawk Steak done Rare on the grill to go with the blue cheese? Dont hold back, make Isaan Great Again.

[josephbloggs]

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[Will B Good]

2 minutes ago, Yagoda said:

Real Tomahawk Steak done Rare on the grill to go with the blue cheese? Dont hold back, make Isaan Great Again.

 

 

NO, NO, NO….. Béarnaise sauce every time.

[klauskunkel]

10 hours ago, Social Media said:

Based on a report by The Independent 2024-01-17

written by a female AI?

[spidermike007]

One of the things I enjoy the most about Thailand is that women enjoy being women, and men are allowed to be men, and women celebrate the fact that a man behaves like a man, is strong, makes decisions, and is not a wallflower.

 

In the West that whole thing is turned around so while Zuck may have been speaking a certain degree of truth, it was inevitable that it was going to offend certain people. These days some people think that being a victim is a new form of heroism. Perhaps he should have directed his comments at Western culture in general and not necessarily the workplace. 

 

It isn't, it's just being a weak and pathetic snowflake.