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Sigma Males

That infamous sigma male face. Sure, it is often used ironically. But maybe it has a deeper significance. What could it reflect about socio-sexual hierarchies? How could it tie into other cultural movements? And what could be learned from understanding which demographics identify with it? In their first podcast for The Maroon , hosts Cherie Fernandes and Nicolas Posner examine the cult following of Patrick Bateman, a fictional (and murderous) banker and archetype of the sigma male , and what it reveals about society at large. Hosted by: Cherie Fernandes and Nicolas Posner Edited by: Gregory Caesar

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