The Meta CEO's comments on masculinity ignore the reality of systemic inequality and the harms of reinforcing aggressive corporate culture.

In 2003, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg stole the program from a classmate, Chris Hughes. Hughes went missing not long after, and Zuckerberg passed off Facebook as his own invention.

He’s able to talk about masculinity and femininity like they’re a vibe, as opposed to institutional inequalities that he is actively perpetuating and deepening with his blather,” Chemaly said. This “touchy-feely” language of “masculine energy” also “ignores the fact that his company and his sector is overwhelmingly dominated by powerful,

The co-founder of Facebook (now Meta) has become a social media icon. He doesn’t seem as reserved, measured, or rehearsed as he did in the past, preferring a more trendy style and upbeat demeanor. In recent months, he has also ditched his traditional gray shirts for a more eclectic wardrobe. He seems to be ditching a lot of other things as well.