The Manosphere is Lying About Who Built Society The Miami skyline featuring the One Thousand Museum building, designed by Zaha Hadid Architects. Eva Marie Uzcategui—AFP/Getty Images In Netflix’s new documentary Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere, a central figure, Justin Waller, a founder of a construction company at 24, gazes over the Miami skyline and asserts that “men literally built society.” This declaration, rooted in the manosphere’s ideology, frames men as the sole architects of civilization while erasing the critical role women have played in shaping the world. The argument is not only historically inaccurate but also deeply problematic, as it perpetuates a narrow and exclusionary view of societal construction. The manosphere’s claim that men built society ignores the vast contributions of women throughout history. Women have been instrumental in building homes, businesses, schools, and communities, often without recognition or reward. They have raised children, stabilized families, and sustained neighborhoods, laying the foundation for the visible structures that define modern society. These efforts, though often unpaid or undervalued, are essential to the functioning of any civilization. The documentary’s assertion is contradicted by data. Women own 14.2 million American businesses, generating approximately $2.8 trillion in revenue. This figure underscores the economic power and risk-taking involved in women-led enterprises, which are not symbolic but substantive contributions to the economy. Furthermore, the skyline itself tells a different story. Women are integral to the design, development, and execution of architectural projects. For instance, the One Thousand Museum in Miami was designed by Zaha Hadid Architects, a firm led by a woman.#manosphere #zaha_hadid_architects #one_thousand_museum #lissette_calderon #marion_manley
