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🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Leftists are afraid that boys will grow to be men. They think that’s bad

The article discusses how leftist perspectives on masculinity are framed as detrimental to boys growing into manhood, while portraying this as a political tactic.

Mar 22 • 12:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Sometimes, we need to hear the obvious

Louis Theroux's documentary 'Inside the Manosphere' delves into toxic masculinity and its influence on young men through social media.

Mar 20 • 19:30 UTC
🇳🇿 RNZ World
National & Local

Men can get out of the manosphere - former incels on why they left

A new study explores how some men manage to escape the toxic influence of the manosphere, despite its rising public discussion driven by recent media.

Mar 19 • 03:55 UTC
🇧🇷 G1 (PT)
Crime & Justice

Lieutenant Colonel Accused of Killing Wife Claimed to Be 'Alpha Male' and Demanded She Be 'Obedient and Submissive Beta Female'; See Messages

Lieutenant Colonel Geraldo Neto has been accused of killing his wife, soldier Gisele Alves, and was found to have expressed toxic masculinity through messages prior to the incident.

Mar 19 • 03:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Life & Tech

BBC’s forgotten manosphere documentary is even more terrifying than Louis Theroux’s

The article discusses a BBC documentary that reveals the darker influences of the manosphere, comparing it to Louis Theroux's popular Netflix film on the same topic.

Mar 18 • 17:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Louis Theroux tackles HSTikkyTokky and the Manosphere and there's only one winner

Louis Theroux's new documentary confronts toxic influencers in the Manosphere with mixed results.

Mar 11 • 21:00 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

From Marcus Aurelius, a trainer of alpha males: how social media distorts stoicism and sells it to young men

The article discusses how influencers like Andrew Tate and others distort stoicism to promote toxic masculinity, particularly among young men in Slovakia.

Mar 11 • 20:31 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

What It Means to Be a Man (in Rimavska Sobota)

The article discusses a podcast that focuses on male identity and issues of toxic masculinity, conducted in Rimavska Sobota, Slovakia.

Mar 11 • 18:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Louis Theroux took on the Manosphere and fell into its trap

Louis Theroux's latest documentary explores the toxic aspects of the Manosphere but controversially omits women's perspectives.

Mar 11 • 16:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Sociologist on the Lust for War: Do Hurt Men Have a Special Lust for War?

Sociologist Alexander Yendell explores the psychological factors behind the fascination with war, particularly as they relate to concepts like sadism and toxic masculinity.

Mar 11 • 09:25 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Louis Theroux's chilling warning to parents of boys after Netflix Manosphere investigation

Louis Theroux warns parents about the growing influence of the 'Manosphere' on boys through his new Netflix documentary.

Mar 9 • 06:00 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Crimes like the gang rape in Rio reflect the manosphere, pornography, and parental neglect

The article discusses the gang rape case in Rio de Janeiro, linking it to cultural elements such as the manosphere and pornography.

Mar 8 • 02:00 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

How does one actually find their 'inner father'?

The dance performance 'Papa' by Halla Ólafsdóttir and Sindri Runudde explores the concept of father figures through an interactive and poetic lens, though the critique of toxic masculinity could have been more pronounced.

Mar 6 • 10:15 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Ideas: In Defense of Effeminate Boys

The article reflects on the author's experiences as an effeminate boy growing up in a supportive environment despite societal pressures.

Mar 5 • 10:41 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Gisèle Pelicot on 'Maischberger': 'And I have won'

Gisèle Pelicot discussed her fight against sexual violence on the talk show 'Maischberger', juxtaposed with political debates on the Israeli-American stance towards Iran.

Mar 4 • 02:53 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Life & Tech

Beware of 'mogging': the viral trend in 2026 that originated in toxic forums and generates confusion among parents

The article discusses the viral trend 'mogging', which emerged from toxic online forums and is causing confusion among parents.

Mar 2 • 01:21 UTC
🇱🇹 Lrytas
National & Local

Oksana Pikul Shocked by Messages from Unknown Men: 'You Show How Weak You Are'

Oksana Pikul expressed her disappointment in receiving degrading messages from unknown men regarding her choices, highlighting the weakness behind such behavior.

Feb 23 • 11:57 UTC
🇨🇦 National Post
National & Local

10/3 podcast: How a culture of silence thrived in Canadian hockey

The episode features a conversation about systemic issues in Canadian junior hockey, particularly focusing on sexual abuse and the culture of silence surrounding it.

Feb 19 • 17:23 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

Bill Maher sympathizes with young men who struggle with dating, but tells them to grow up

Bill Maher addresses the challenges young men face in dating, advising them to introspect and grow despite societal pressures regarding masculinity.

Feb 15 • 14:00 UTC
🇫🇮 Iltalehti
Crime & Justice

Marius appealed to 'joke' and boys' talk - Sent disgusting messages about a young woman

Marius Borg Høiby is facing trial for multiple crimes, including the sending of derogatory messages about a young woman to a male friend.

Feb 11 • 15:02 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
National & Local

'Masters of the Universe' reboot director says villain Skeletor is the 'embodiment of toxic masculinity'

The director of the 'Masters of the Universe' reboot, Travis Knight, describes Skeletor as a representation of toxic masculinity in an interview.

Feb 7 • 19:35 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

This is really about "toxic masculinity"

The article discusses the concept of toxic masculinity in the context of Jeffrey Epstein's network, questioning how Western-educated men in the 21st century deemed it acceptable to exploit young women.

Feb 6 • 11:14 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

School suspends 19 pupils over 'toxic masculinity' and kids intimidating teachers

A school in County Antrim, Northern Ireland, has suspended 19 boys due to concerns of 'toxic masculinity' and allegations of intimidating teachers.

Jan 15 • 12:01 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
National & Local

"In the event of war, it will be toxic masculinity that defends this country"

Ulf Poschardt, editor of WELT, argues that the recent power outage in Berlin symbolizes state failure in Germany, using Venezuela as a cautionary example for necessary measures not just discussed theoretically.

Jan 7 • 16:21 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
Life & Tech

Psychology: Discriminated? Not me, the others!

The article discusses the perception of women's lives in affluent Western societies as one filled with humiliation, challenges, and discrimination, influenced by media narratives.

Jan 4 • 10:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
Life & Tech

From Adolescence to the manosphere: has 2025 been the year of the boy?

The article discusses the societal impact of the Netflix drama 'Adolescence', which highlights the negative influence of the manosphere on boys, prompting widespread dialogue among politicians and parents.

Dec 29 • 17:00 UTC

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