Análise linguístico-discursiva da “masculinidade tóxica” em meios digitais

Abstract

This article analyzes, from the perspective of Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA), the linguistic-discursive processes that sustain toxic masculinity in digital interactions. The corpus comprises posts and comments from platforms such as X (formerly Twitter) and TikTok, adopting a qualitative approach based on theorists such as Fairclough (2001), Connell (2005), and Orlandi (2015). The findings reveal that social networks function as ideological arenas where patriarchal norms are amplified, reinforcing gender hierarchies. Comments that delegitimize emotional expression or promote hegemonic masculine stereotypes illustrate how these discursive practices restrict alternative male identities. The study concludes that toxic masculinity is upheld by discursive mechanisms that naturalize inequalities and inhibit social change. It emphasizes the need for discursive practices that encourage more inclusive forms of masculinity and highlights the importance of future research exploring strategies to deconstruct hegemonic narratives in digital environments.