The rise of the 'sigma male', driven by figures like Andrew Tate, has infiltrated social media with toxic masculinity. Steve Rose explores the phenomena, highlighting its roots and current status as a laughingstock of the internet. Read by Gary Furlong.

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The sad, stupid rise of the sigma male: how toxic masculinity took over social media

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