‘Adolescence’ holds a mirror to the manosphere

There is a belief that the worst of the internet is hidden in dark nooks where only experienced users access by evading filters. It is not entirely true. There is dangerous content within anyone’s reach. One minute was necessary for the editor who subscribes these lines to enter a subtopic of the American forum ‘4chan’ where participants are encouraged to share images of their naked wives and girlfriends to see how they change their bodies after…

‘Adolescence’ holds a mirror to the manosphere

In the grainy footage of a church parking lot, a 13-year-old girl gets stabbed ten times in the chest by her classmate. This exact footage is presented to the assailant,

How to talk to your children about Adolescence, incels and the manosphere

Here’s what parents should know so they can provide support, writes Annabel Hoare

Television series such as Adolescence – a highly successful Netflix production – have again put on the table, if not already, the phenomenon of the manogysphere. But what does this concept refer to and what are its most visible references? Generally speaking, the manoosphere encompasses forums opposed to feminism that promote misogyny. But that is epidermal reading. A deeper analysis reveals that the phenomenon is much broader and more complex.K…

The series masterfully depicts how the culture of violence shapes the destinies of young people, and is written in a way that forces the viewer to face their discomfort and ask the right questions. Professor Ante Bagarić from the Vrapče Psychiatric Clinic in Zagreb tried to answer some of the questions that bother parents.

2025 - Understanding Incels: Examining Their Blame on Women for Involuntary Celibacy in Adolescence Series

The ‘incel’ phenomenon involves young men, typically aged 18 to 35, who feel excluded from romantic relationships and harbor resentment towards women, blaming them for their situation. This ideology has been linked to violence, exemplified by the Toronto van attack in 2018. The Netflix series ‘Adolescence’ explores these themes through the story of a teenage murderer connected to the incel community, highlighting the impact of social media on yo…