Is the manosphere growing in Kenya and Mexico?

About this episode

The episode explores the growth of the manosphere in Kenya and Mexico, focusing on its impact on gender dynamics and relationships.

Influencers like Andrew Tate popularised the so-called manosphere — the network of websites, forums and social media influencers that promote "traditional" masculinity. In their thinking, men hold a dominant role in a relationship and women are subservient. BBC World Service Disinformation reporter Jacqui Wakefield recently spent a year following El Temach and Andrew Kibe — two of the most influential manosphere figures in Latin America and Africa — for her BBC Africa Eye documentary Manosphere Messiahs. She explains why their message resonates with so many young men, the consequences that can have on women and how manosphere content is driving men and women apart. Instagram: @bbcwhatintheworld Email: whatintheworld@bbc.co.uk WhatsApp: +44 330 12 33 22 6 Presenter: Hannah Gelbart Producers: William Lee Adams and Ash Mohamed Editor: Emily Horler

People in this episode

Host: Hannah Gelbart

Topics covered

• manosphere
• traditional masculinity
• influencers
• gender roles
• youth culture
• disinformation

Keywords

• manosphere
• Andrew Tate
• El Temach
• Andrew Kibe
• gender roles
• influencers
• BBC Africa Eye
• traditional masculinity
• disinformation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: BBC World Service, BBC Africa Eye

Places: Kenya, Mexico

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