The rise of the aggro-rithm: can misogynistic content be stopped?
If you’ve had the misfortune of stumbling across misogynist videos from influencers online, you’ll be aware how toxic this content can be. But did you know that more than two-thirds of boys aged 11 to 14 have been exposed to this kind of harmful, damaging “manosphere” content? Or that 70% of teachers noticed a rise in sexist language being used in the classroom over the 12 months to February 2024?
With toxic, sexist content flooding the phones and devices of many teenage boys, The Guardian asks experts what can be done to break the cycle.
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