In Defense of Performative Males
03/10/2025
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Okay please, let me explain myself. I fear this is actually an unproductive trend, I fear that calling out ‘performative males’ with their tote bags
Okay please, let me explain myself. I fear this is actually an unproductive trend, I fear that calling out ‘performative males’ with their tote bags
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