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  • The Manosphere: A digital brotherhood turned public health crisis?

    The Manosphere: A digital brotherhood turned public health crisis?

    Between the Netflix documentary Inside the Manosphere and the polarizing presence of influencers like Andrew Tate, the manosphere has moved from obscure to mainstream. But what is it? What does it mean for our youth? In essence, the manosphere is an umbrella term for a borderless network of websites, social media, fora, and podcasts centered on the male experience. While its content initially appears neutral with self-improvement topics such as fitness, career development, discipline, and responsibility, it is underpinned with the Red Pill ideology. This ideology is built on the idea that by “swallowing” the red pill men can finally… Lees meer

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