In a recent viral video response, podcaster and TikToker Julia Mazur hit back at the controversial right-wing backlash she received for sharing her Saturday plans as a single woman. Mazur’s video, which she posted on a Saturday morning, simply shared her intention to recover from a hangover, watch Real Housewives of New York, and learn to make a Middle Eastern egg dish called shakshouka. However, her video ignited a bizarre firestorm from right-wing trolls who believe a woman’s only purpose is to be a wife and mother.
One of the most vocal critics of Mazur was far-right commentator Matt Walsh, who took to Twitter to lambast her for her lifestyle choices and enjoyment of activities like watching TV shows and attending concerts. Despite the week-long trolling campaign launched by Walsh and his followers, Mazur remained unfazed, stating that she creates content for people who are feeling anxious about not meeting societal standards and aren’t rushing to settle down with someone just to avoid being alone.
This backlash against single women is not a new phenomenon. In recent years, right-wing rhetoric against single women has become increasingly extreme, with some even claiming that single women attack the family and order. Walsh’s brand of attacking trans and LGBTQ+ people while advocating for 1950s-style gender roles and male dominance is just one example of this harmful ideology. It is worth noting that while Walsh and others like him may profit from promoting bigotry and taboos, their rhetoric has real-life consequences, including acts of violence.
Despite the negativity directed at her, Mazur remains focused on enjoying her life and pursuing her own interests. She emphasizes that the critics are a vocal minority who spend their time bullying others online. Mazur concludes her video by proudly stating that the shakshouka she made was delicious.
It is important to recognize that this controversy highlights a larger issue of societal pressure and expectations placed on women. Mazur’s video serves as a reminder that everyone should be able to live their lives on their own terms and find happiness in their own way, free from judgment and harmful stereotypes.
