Episode 15 (S8). Inside the Manosphere: Our Reflections

About this episode

The episode explores the documentary 'Inside the Manosphere' and discusses its implications on masculinity and identity.

We have a new episode for you! In this conversation, we explore the Louis Theroux Netflix documentary 'Inside the Manosphere', reflecting on our reactions, what stood out to us and the wider conversations it raises about masculinity, identity and influence. What is the manosphere, and why is it gaining traction among young boys and men? In a digital world shaped by algorithms, online communities and powerful personalities, how are ideas about gender, power and belonging being formed and rein...

People in this episode

Hosts: Nadia, Fran, Eugene

Topics covered

• manosphere
• masculinity
• identity
• influence
• online communities
• gender
• power

Keywords

• manosphere
• masculinity
• identity
• influence
• online communities
• gender
• power

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