brogressive

Definitions

A male progressive, socialist, or leftist who downplays women's issues or displays a macho or patriarchal attitude.

derogatory, slang

Examples

“You may recall⟳ the newest darling of brogressives — Thanks, Addie Stan — on the Civil Rights Act of 1964.”

“The American Brogressive has found his next target⟳, one who will presumably be saved from herself, along with everyone else, by learning to obey⟳ him.”

“Election work⟳ and party involvement is increasingly seen as the unhip, uncool, morally compromised province of social climbers and “brogressives” not truly committed to the supposedly “real work⟳” of social justice engagement by non-electoral means.”

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