The manosphere

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The manosphere

Who is this?

Have you heard of 'the manosphere'?

YES

NO

I'M NOT SURE

How would you describe
'the manosphere'?

Explanation manosphere

The manosphere includes various websites, forums, and social media accounts where discussions about masculinity and male identity are central. 

Who would you link to
'the manosphere' and why?

                                         Examples:

Ken (Barbie)      Jeffrey Epstein       Davey 'First Dates'

Men in the manosphere

Influencers like Andrew Tate are prominent figures within the manosphere, promoting conservative values and often glorifying violence. 

Other figures are UK streamer Harrison Sullivan (HS TikkyTokky), Myron Gaines, Justin Waller, Ed Matthews, and Nicolas Kenn De Balinthazy.

Why would people be opposed to the manosphere?

Topics in manosphere

Topics covered in the manosphere often include:

- health

- self-improvement

- dating

- masculinity

- identity

- career

Misogynistic Ideologies

 The manosphere can be associated with misogynistic beliefs, such as the idea that women should have few partners or that women should not go out. 

Misogyny (meaning)

Hatred or prejudice against women, typically exhibited by men. It is generally accepted that misogyny is a consequence of patriarchy (male-dominated society).

(source: Britannica.com)

What is your personal opinion on 'the manosphere'?

Do you consider yourself part of
'the manosphere'?

YES, of course

NO, absolutely not

Mmm, I'm not sure yet

Documentary 'Inside the Manosphere'

Louis Theroux’s Netflix documentary, Inside the Manosphere, delves into the digital world of “manfluencers” who target young men with content that promotes toxic masculinity and misogyny, namely by pushing extreme ideas about what they believe it means to be a “real man.”

Who is Louis Theroux?

Theroux is a British journalist, broadcaster and author. He is known for his numerous documentaries with the BBC. His work includes studies of unusual and taboo subcultures, crime and the justice system and celebrities. Most of his documentaries are set in the United States, but he has also studied cultures in South Africa, Israel, Nigeria and the UK. 

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