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How the Manosphere is Radicalizing Young Men


Social media is reshaping masculinity—for the worse.

A young man, scrolling aimlessly through social media, lands on a charismatic male influencer speaking about the so-called downfall of masculinity. The study’s authors note that this paradox reflects a broader global backlash against feminism, where increasing gender equality provokes a counter-reaction among some men who feel left behind. The manosphere is not just a niche corner of the internet; it is an influential force actively shaping the beliefs of the next generation, and it’s making men more misogynistic and radicalized.

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