Intro: Feminism's methods of breaking down the masculine core and re-imagining men and society are almost identical in execution to the processes of brainwashing.

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Oftentimes on this sub, you will come across people referring to feminism "brainwashing" people and instilling gynocentrism. The assumption is usually that this is simply hyperbole to emphasise the urgency of men needing to fight back against the the erosion of their identity.

However, a comparison of actual documented brainwashing and the techniques employed by the feminist media and advocacy reveals the truth of the matter: feminism follows brainwashing methodology almost to a tee. This is how:

Assault on Identity

In Brainwashing:This is the first step. The subject is constantly told that who they are isn't really who they are. The corrosion of identity allows for the breaking down of the psyche and the introduction of an alternative identity.

in Feminism: We see this everywhere. Men are constantly told that they are not "real" men unless they do this or don't do that. For the enlightened man, these attempts seem stupid, but to the masses, this type of assault is very effective. Essentially, feminism sets itself up as a substitute by doing away with the current ideology and belief in identity.

Guilt

In Brainwashing: The subject is convinced of their guilt and wickedness. This guilt can be cast as a result of their actions or an inherent vice.

In Feminism: This is nothing new. The feminist narrative casts every man of being guilty of "male privilege"--essentially, you are a sinner for being born male. Your very existence is a your crime, and you are evil whether you had any choice in it or not.

Betraying Oneself

In Brainwashing: The subject is forced to renounce the cornerstones and pillars of their identity. This usually includes symbols of one's past life such as family and friends.

In Feminism: How many times have you seen men express how they cannot resonate with other men because they are misogynistic? It's a common enough trick: use the people against themselves. Feminism employs it with alarming efficiency; and gynocentrism's proficiency is noted by the sheer number of white-knights who rush to defend a woman/women in general.

The important part of this is that it does away with any remaining allegiance to counter ideologies and sets the foundation for the instilling of a new identity.

Breaking Point

In Brainwashing: The subject reaches a point where the constant barrage becomes too overwhelming to endure. This breakdown may take on many forms, including a nervous breakdown or, commonly, depression.

In Feminism: This is familiar. Many men simply find themselves unable to be happy, and, consequently, they go in search of answers to their perpetual misery. This of course makes them primed for the conclusion of the indoctrination process.

Leniency

In Brainwashing: This is perhaps the most covertly effective step on the road to changing a person's mind. The subject finds that the person who was inflicting pain suddenly shows a grain of mercy--not too much, but just enough to further the emotional ties with the torturer. The most potent feeling emerging from this is immense gratitude, which is ingrained by the feeling that the subject now needs to redeem himself and repay this kindness.

In Feminism: This is often used in pseudo means. Rather than showing outright mercy, the narrative is allowed to shift from being focused on the individual, to being directed towards the doctrines and environments that birthed the person. The association formed by the man is that everything that contributed to making him is evil, and, by breaking down these structures, redemption is possible.

Confession

In brainwashing: The spurious rescue effected by the torturer offers the subject a contrast. On the one hand is the pain suffered;on the other is the possibility of redemption. What is the first step to this redemption? Why, confessing their sins of course.

In feminism: Men need to confess their privilege and in-born misogyny. They need to atone for all the times they have held down women by virtue of having a penis. Then and only then can they begin to become good people.

Directing the Guilt

In brainwashing: The burden of guilt and shame directed at the subject becomes so overwhelming that they sometimes forget what exactly they are guilty for. The generic sense of guilt is ideal for the channeling of the person towards whatever ideals the 'washer may hold.

In feminism: The doctrine differs slightly in this dimension. The badgered male is never allowed to forget that he is a misogynist. To do so would be to slide back. Instead, they are forced, implicitly or complicitly, to direct their guilt towards furthering the cause.

Reeducation

In brainwashing: The true cause of the subject's evils is an externally imposed narrative. They were exposed to this deleterious ideology and held very little sway in deciding what kind of person they were...up to this point, of course. An even more extensive renouncing and confession of previously held beliefs is in order.

In feminism: The only reason men are the way they are is because of the patriarchy and its imposition of toxic masculinity. Absent of that--and with a new, better ideology--men can be good and end the chauvinism and unfairness that has characterised female experience. The solution is clear: end patriarchy and free everyone--males included, or, sometimes, males especially.

Progress and Harmony

In brainwashing: The destruction of the previous ideology leaves fertile ground for the planting of the new one. At this point, the old ideology has become coterminous with bad feelings and impulses--therefore, because the new ideology is the antithesis of the old one, it is associated with good sentiment and feeling by the subject.

In feminism: The "women are wonderful" belief is often employed here. Since feminism is synonymous with women, and women can do no wrong, feminism itself can do no wrong. This is in direct contrast to the evil patriarchy which holds everyone down and contributes to misery for all around. The message is simple: masculinity bad, femininity good.

Rebirth

In brainwashing: Having fully renounced the old ideology, the subject steps into the bliss of the new dogma. Often accompanied by symbolic gestures and rites of passage to fully shed any remaining allegiance and bring forth the subject in their new way of thinking.

In feminism: Once one has truly confessed the harm of patriarchy on them, they can turn a leaf and embrace feminism. This new way of thinking is best demonstrated by acts of prostration by the subject, partaking in feminist rallies, and serving as an example to other men.

The process is complete. The story of the Asheville Coffee Shop Owners is a prime example of the feminist media using its apparatus to reform the way men think. These men were cowed into submission and apology, and whether or not they meant, they served as an example to all dissenters.

What means do they use? It's all around you. From Hollywood, to mass media, to the education system and even religion.

For further reading, this excerpt from Lifton's Thought Reform and the Psychology of Totalism is a good read. Take particular note of what Lifton says about controlling communication, and compare it with the prevalence of the over-the-top PC culture.

This is the world we live in. These are the forces we are up against. Know your enemy.