Natalie Wynn, Contrapoints
2018-08-28 08:53:56
Over the weekend I read through this Verge article on The Oscar Wilde of YouTube, aka Natalie Wynn aka ContraPoints. It's a worthwhile read for some background on how her channel came to be, what the various characters are she represents and who she is trying to reach. Having that bit of insight before diving into the channel certainly aids in the understanding but it's not essential.
Basically, just give yourself 30 minutes and watch her piece on Incels, the subculture of individuals who define themselves by their celibacy, which often breeds a hatred for the opposite sex. This is, by and large, a toxic masculinity problem.
She makes the topics entertaining despite their troubling nature. The pieces are longer than most typical YouTube fair but these aren't topics that can be covered quickly or lightly.
Basically, just give yourself 30 minutes and watch her piece on Incels, the subculture of individuals who define themselves by their celibacy, which often breeds a hatred for the opposite sex. This is, by and large, a toxic masculinity problem.
She makes the topics entertaining despite their troubling nature. The pieces are longer than most typical YouTube fair but these aren't topics that can be covered quickly or lightly.