The radicalisation of young women | Maiden Mother Matriarch 195

About this episode

The episode discusses the radicalisation of young women in the context of the femosphere and its societal implications.

We've all heard of the manosphere. We've all come across commentators who blame it for the radicalisation of young men. Political leaders express immense concern about manosphere influencers like Andrew Tate, who are blamed for the alienation of their young fans from mainstream society.  We hear a lot less about the femosphere. In a recent New Statesman cover story, titled 'Meet the Angry Young Women', journalist Emily Lawford and pollster Scarlett Maguire broke fresh ground in outlining just how radicalised young British women are.  This is partly a story about the internet, specifically the femosphere. It's also a story about declining economic prospects for young people, elite over-production, and the increasing hostility directed against men.  Emily Lawford is the online editor at the New Statesman. Scarlett Maguire is the founder and director of Merlin Strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Louise Perry

Guests: Emily Lawford, Scarlett Maguire

Topics covered

• radicalisation
• young women
• femosphere
• manosphere
• economic prospects
• hostility against men

Keywords

• radicalisation
• young women
• femosphere
• manosphere
• economic prospects
• hostility
• Andrew Tate

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: New Statesman, Merlin Strategy

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