What I learned in the manosphere

This reporter spent a year dating rabid anti-feminists — here’s what she found

The term "Manosphere" is used to describe a variety of anti-feminist movements and ideologies, which range from PUAs (pickup artists) to MGTOWs (Men Going Their Own Way) to incels (involuntary celibates). There is plenty of infighting within the Manosphere; PUAs (many of whom consider the controversial Andrew Tate their role model) and MGTOWs have considerable animosity for one another. And incels are so dark that they are controversial even wit…

What I learned in the manosphere

Donie O’Sullivan delves into podcasts, the UFC and the Roman Empire to find the attractions and dangers of male-oriented entertainment.

Anti-women views aren't confined to the manosphere

Jamie whimpers for his dad, wets his pants and looks frightened and bewildered in the opening scenes of Adolescence. Just as we’d imagine a little 13-year-old boy might react to a swarm of masked, helmeted, armed police confronting him in his bed in the early morning. A vulnerable and innocent-looking figure arrested on suspicion of murder, leaving behind a bedroom with its galaxy patterned wallpaper and colour-matching duvet, a soft toy and a s…