Steve Hofmeyr defends ‘the patriarchy’ in ten-minute video rant
Steve Hofmeyr has launched into a recent Facebook Video discussing the merits of the patriarchy, and insisting that it’s a good thing. Here’s more.
Steve Hofmeyr is a pretty controversial South African singer, whose opinions have gotten him into about as much hot water as a lobster.
His thoughts on the LGBTQ+ community were referred to the South African Human Rights Commission. Hofmeyr has also been in the news for supporting the old national flag and for his opinions on Afrikaner nationalism.
But this time, Steve is defending what he calls the ‘patriarchy’ in a January video posted to the singer’s Facebook.
Wait… What?
Here’s what you should know about Steve’s thoughts on a male-run society.
STEVE HOFMEYR DEFENDS ‘THE PATRIARCHY’ IN TEN MINUTE VIDEO RANT
A recent Hofmeyr video climbs into his thoughts on the ‘patriarchy’. During the video, he defends a male-dominated society – and says that ‘traditional values’ should remain.
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According to Steve, men are hunters and fighters – a fact he claims should remain this way. Hofmeyr claims that these values have existed for a long time.
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He also uses the video to claim that ‘aggression’ would be the consequence, without the patriarchy present.
STEVE HOFMEYR AND THE FASCINATING FACEBOOK
Steve Hofmeyr posts regular videos to his Facebook page, with his thoughts about the week.
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Each video averages ten minutes, where Steve discusses some of his thoughts, shows, fans, friends, and family life.
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Some of his recent videos have delved into new songs dedicated to his family, and parties he’s attended over the country. If you don’t have the ten minutes to spend, that’s a fair summary of most of the page.
Unfortunately, his comments about the patriarchy have drawn fire – and might continue to.
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