PassportbrosGPT: Adopting Neocolonial Masculinity and Sex Tourism as Refuge from Modern Women

• In Event: 21058 - Masculinities

Abstract

This study investigates the passportbros community, an emerging faction within the manosphere that promotes international dating as a refuge from modern gender dynamics. Utilizing computational methods, including a custom large language model (PassportbrosGPT), this research analyzes discourse across six Reddit forums dedicated to passportbros ideology. The study explores how this group frames Global South women as ideal partners while portraying Global North women as undesirable, reinforcing neocolonial masculinities and gendered power hierarchies. Through critical discourse analysis and natural language processing, the research identifies six thematic clusters, ranging from Regional Travel to Interactions with Women Abroad and Logistic. Findings suggest that passportbros discourse mirrors MGTOW separatism, yet diverges by embracing global mobility as a means of patriarchal restoration. Additionally, the study reveals how digital platforms facilitate the commodification of relationships, reinforcing colonial fantasies under the guise of personal choice. By mapping ideological structures and networked interactions within this digital subculture, the study contributes to broader discussions on toxic technocultures and digital neocolonialism. Ultimately, this research underscores the need for critical engagement with online communities that perpetuate misogynistic and racialized power structures under the rhetoric of romantic escapism.

Authors

• Dhiraj Murthy, University of Texas at Austin

• Dan Truong, University of Texas at Austin

• KELLEN SHARP, University of Maryland-College Park