The Red Pill and Men’s Roles in Society

The Red Pill and Misogyny

The “red pill” pops up in almost every article I read, podcast I listen to or video I watch. Red Pillers believe to have been lied to all their lives. In fact, the world would be ruled by women, cultures will be ‘replaced’ and overall, what we’ve been told is all a lie. The red pill idea comes from the Matrix, where the pill unfolds the illusions of life; AI has gotten out of control and humans are now living in a virtual reality. Neo is THE One, the chosen One who appeared in a prophecy, able to free humans of this encaged life they are living.

Neo, in the Matrix, is made to choose:

Take the Red Pill and go Down the Rabbit Hole. See the world as it really is (and that is, a big computer game).

Or

Take the Blue Pill and wake up tomorrow, living life as you know it, forgetting about all the little glitches.

But what if Neo would have said no to both?

After all, Neo does not know if the dude offering these pills is not some weirdo just having a blast seeing Neo tripping and all messed up.

What the different colored Pills stand for

The Red Pill

The Red Pill ideology is based on the belief that society is controlled by a feminist agenda that seeks to undermine men’s rights and privileges. Followers believe in traditional gender roles, reject feminism and embrace a “masculine” lifestyle. They often advocate for men’s rights, including the right to dominate women, and view women as inferior to men in many ways.

The Blue Pill

The Blue Pill ideology is the opposite of the Red Pill. It represents the belief that society is generally fair and equal, and that there is no hidden agenda to undermine men’s rights. Followers of this ideology are often more likely to embrace feminist principles, and believe in the importance of gender equality. Some believe that the Blue Pill represents a more naive or ignorant perspective, others see it as a more positive and hopeful outlook on the world.

The Purple Pill

The Purple Pill ideology is a more moderate approach, balancing the beliefs of the Red Pill and Blue Pill. Followers may reject some aspects of traditional gender roles and embrace certain feminist principles, while also recognizing the value of masculinity and men’s rights. The Purple Pill may be seen as a more nuanced and balanced perspective on gender issues, but it is also criticized for being wishy-washy or indecisive.

The Black Pill

The Black Pill ideology is a nihilistic belief system that asserts that life is inherently meaningless, and that all human endeavors are ultimately futile. Followers of this ideology often believe that society is irreparably broken, and that there is no hope for a better future. Some Black Pill adherents may turn to extreme measures, such as violence or suicide, as a result of their beliefs. Incels, involuntary celibates, believe that they are “Blackpilled”.

What makes these Pills (Ideologies!) so attractive

There are other colored pills, and more will probably come. It’s important to approach any new ideology or belief system with caution, and a critical, open-minded perspective. Blindly accepting the ideas presented by someone else can be dangerous and harmful. Instead of freeing ourselves from mind control, one runs into the trap of falling right into being controlled. Most topics are way more nuanced and the motives of those offering a quick solution can be power-driven.

There are issues related to men that we do not talk about enough. Domestic abuse, for example is not taken serious if men are the victims. Men’s new role in society, after feminism has changed in western culture, is somewhat dilluted. It is not enough for men to provide, as it has been for centuries (there are tons of podcasts on the internet, still stating that men would be, by nature, the providers). Mens role in society is not defined, leaving some insecure and confused. I get that.

But feminism is not to blame for it. Women’s rights activists are not to blame for it. Empowering women, who have been opressed and abused for centuries, does not result in a society that now, all of a sudden, hates men and wants to oppress them.

Men’s roles in society

We need to redefine gender roles, because being a ‘provider’ does not equal being a man (anymore). Being tough does not equal manliness, but limits it. If being a tough provider is the definition of manliness, it would just make manhood a fragile thing. It may be tough to redefine masculinity in a world that had been turned upside down for men.

Yes, I can imagine it to be tough to be a man in our society. But manhood is not as fragile as some may think it is. One comment in a YouTube section said: “When one gender thrives, we all blossom”. It is not about polarity and brutally establishing ones role in society at the cost of the other. It does not have to be.

There is the manosphere with its Incels and Pick Up Artists, seeing women as mere objects, but let’s ignore those for a while. More often than not, these guys are trying to establish their role as the manly-man. Being a man, to them, means conquering and continuing to submit women, or just completely despising them when they are unable to conquer females. What they blame for their failure is anything outside of themselves, where what they could focus on is a nicer attitude, maybe?! Pick Up artists defend their vision of masculinity through bodycount (how many women they slept with). But that is manhood defined by external sources. If there were no women, there would be no masculinity. The hateful world of the Incel community gives a glimpse of the dilemma when defining masculinity through outside measures.

But what does it mean to be a man, really? We have removed that stereotype of what and how a woman is (or should be). We need to do the same with men. Being manly is being strong — and weak. It is being funny — and serious. A provider — and a receiver. Menosphere figures make manhood seem so fragile, so external, so easy to be ‘taken away’. But it is not. We do not need any pills to show us a reality that is just another illusion, there is no ideology we must adapt to or believe in. A man’s role does not need to be defended or earned. It just is.