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The 'Manosphere'
Billie
Community Manager Posts: 21 Boards Initiate
Have you seen Louis Theroux's new documentary, 'Inside the Manosphere'? Did it shock you, or have you seen these influencers popping up on your social media feeds?
Documentary maker Louis Theroux spent time with some social media influencers known for their controversial views that often involve misogynistic (hatred of women), racist, and homophobic content.
It really highlighted how much negativity is present across social media, and showed that unrealistic lifestyles are marketed to young people as being achievable if you follow an influencers' steps to success - in spite of how harmful they can be.
This article (below), written by a young person, discusses ways to reclaim your social media space and spot the warning signs for harmful content. Often it just takes one clickbait headline and before you know it you are down the rabbit hole, consuming content that can damage your wellbeing and warp your views of the world. Take a look at this article to understand more about reclaiming your digital life.
It is also important to acknowledge that documentaries like this may be especially worrying if you are a young woman or girl due to the misogynistic views these influencers are pushing. If you are feeling affected by the issues explored in the documentary, or across online spaces in general, it is completely understandable that you may feel upset or overwhelmed. Alongside The Mix, you can reach out to organisations like Refuge, Rape Crisis, Woman's Trust, and Solace for support.
Comments
I've seen clips of the documentary online but i'm yet to sit and actually watch the full thing. I think these 'influencers' who promote such misogynistic perspectives on the world can be so dangerous, especially for younger audiences which they often aim to as they are more impressionable. Some of the things they come out with have been shocking, but also not surprising considering the rise in such people in recent years. I'm glad Louis Theroux and his documentary was able to show how dangerous and sometimes ludicrous some of their comments are. And hopefully it can be a wakeup call for society that this rise in misogyny shouldn't be accepted