Stephen Marche (whoever that is) writes:
The theory of masculine overcompensation has been well-established for decades, going back to Sigmund Freud’s notions of “reaction formation” and “defense mechanisms:” When men think their masculinity is in doubt, they respond by emphasizing traditional masculine traits.
According to Marche, Donald Trump "represents" masculine overcompensation, for (1) Trump thinks that his masculinity is in doubt and (2) Trump responds to this doubt by emphasizing traditional masculine traits. What about Barack Hussein Obama? His masculinity is in doubt and he does nothing to emphasize traditional masculine traits. This is known as effeminacy. What about Hillary Rodham Clinton? Her masculinity is not in doubt. This is known as mannishness.
Isn't psychoanalysis fun? You can get wherever you want to be from wherever you are, and it costs nothing.
