Patriarchal structures and media environments inherently reward the dehumanization of women and men who deviate from traditional gender roles.

“Patriarchy also hurts men, right? And when we look at somebody like James Tallarico and the way that uh his name and his kindness, um his Christianity, his uh maybe lack of bluster, uh lack of bravado is insulted, that is how patriarchy hurts men, right?”

Women in leadership positions often face targeted bullying and intimidation tactics that their male counterparts do not encounter.

“I know that that wouldn't have happened to a man in our city. And he's been leading in that. But but there's a lot of intimidation that that I noticed that women in this category fall into and fall victim to, for sure.”