What is The Manosphere? (Short)

The manosphere refers to online spaces shaping how boys view themselves, masculinity, relationships, and sexuality. It is not inherently harmful for teens to seek guidance to questions about dating, friendship, fashion, fitness, and finance online, but Equimundo’s research shows that common search terms often funnel young men into what has become known as the manosphere, “a broad collection of websites, forums, and other online spaces characterized by their misogynistic and anti-feminist content, which swoops in with clear messages to help men make sense of a changing world, particularly around gender and gender roles. Many of these spaces exist on platforms like YouTube, Reddit, and TikTok, notably aboveground—increasingly permeating mainstream media—rather than hidden on the dark web.”