{
  "id": 3671073,
  "title": "The Tate brothers and the amplification of misogyny",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/the-tate-brothers-and-the-amplification-of-misogyny-3671073",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T05:07:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times-koreatimes",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260827/the-tate-brothers-and-the-amplification-of-misogyny"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In July, Andrew and Tristan Tate were arrested on charges including rape and human trafficking. These Tate brothers rose to prominence by profiting from webcam pornography and promoting misogynistic ideologies, such as the notion that men should dominate women. One of their courses even boasted the title \"Pimping Hoes Degree.\" Andrew Tate went so far as to suggest women bear responsibility for sexual assault and referred to them as \"empty vessels\" susceptible to manipulation.\n\nThe Tate brothers achieved remarkable success, becoming one of the most searched individuals worldwide at one point. However, this extraordinary rise sparked alarm, yet it only fueled their growing influence. Instead of addressing the disturbing nature of their message, it was embraced and amplified through various media platforms. Their followers defended and downplayed their rhetoric, often portraying them as victims of a culture that had become \"too feminine.\"\n\nThis phenomenon illustrates how misogyny can transition from the periphery into the mainstream, not quietly but with a roaring microphone. The story of the Tate brothers serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of allowing harmful ideologies to thrive and spread, turning them into cultural and political powerhouses.",
  "summary": "Most people have heard about the arrests of Andrew and Tristan Tate in July on charges that include rape and human trafficking. The Tate brothers built their fortune through webcam pornography and by marketing misogyny and male dominance as success. One of their courses was even called “Pimping Hoes Degree.” Andrew Tate has said that women should “bear responsibility” for being sexually…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "The Tate brothers and the amplification of misogyny",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/the-tate-brothers-and-the-amplification-of-misogyny",
        "published": "2026-08-27T05:02:03.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}