The article critiques the emergence of 'therians,' individuals who identify as animals, reflecting on societal attitudes and the cultural implications of such identities.
The piece discusses the controversial phenomenon of 'therians,' young people who enjoy dressing as animals and may identify as such. The author evokes the old bourgeois modesty of 19th-century novels and links it to the resurgence of antisemitism in the 20th century, suggesting that modern digital platforms have renewed these aggressive attitudes. It highlights how the existence of therians was previously kept secret but has been exposed by far-right activists in Argentina, now seen as a symbol of the decline of civilization.
A notable incident mentioned is when a 15-year-old girl, excited to meet other therians at Puerta del Sol, faced ridicule and harassment through mobile phones. This scenario painted a picture of cultural degradation and societal failures, where spaces meant for expression morph into battlegrounds for mockery and aggression. The text suggests that this public response represents a larger backlash against progressive identities and freedoms.
The author concludes with a lament for the perceived degradation of society, implicating these youth identities as part of a broader ‘woke’ culture that some view as problematic. The discussion invites reflection on the tension between individual expression, societal acceptance, and the sometimes savage pushback from contemporary cultural conservatism.
