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8-326 | Why Boys Are Turning Toward Misogyny (And What We Can Do About It) In this episode of Inspire Change with Gunter, we explore a growing and deeply concerning cultural shift—the rise of misogynistic attitudes among boys, and the forces shaping how young men understand identity, belonging, and power.Gunter examines the influence of the Manosphere and online communities, where messaging around masculinity is often amplified by social media algorithms. These environments can offer a sense of belonging, but frequently at the cost of reinforcing harmful narratives about gender, relationships, and self-worth.Drawing on research, including findings from schools, this conversation looks at how these patterns are showing up in real-world environments—and why educators, parents, and communities must engage more directly.At the core of this discussion is a deeper question:What kind of masculinity are we modeling—and what are boys learning from it?Rather than reacting with blame, this episode points toward constructive responses—grounded in connection, accountability, and a more meaningful understanding of masculinity.Because shaping the future of masculinity isn’t just a cultural issue—it’s a collective responsibility. In This Episode • How the Manosphere and online spaces influence boys’ attitudes • The role of social media algorithms in amplifying harmful content • Research on misogyny and harassment in school environments • The psychological impact of hegemonic masculinity • Why belonging is a central driver in boys’ development • The role of parents, educators, and communities in shaping outcomes • Practical and policy-based responses to support healthier masculinity Key Insights “Boys need a sense of belonging.” “Schools and communities are crucial.” “Parents and educators must engage.” Episode Breakdown Introduction to the topic and emerging concerns The rise of misogyny in school environments Understanding the ecosystem of masculinity The influence of online figures and “manfluencers” Research findings and real-world implicationsResponses and recommendations for change The need for a broader cultural shift Closing reflections and call to action Gratitude Hello to all our listeners, we thank you for tuning in and supporting positive social change, which makes you a part of Gunter’s efforts in transforming not only men's lives but lives in general and we are grateful you have joined us. This week our shoutout goes to Anchorage for bringing Alaska all the way to #3 on our top 10 USA listeners list!And for our Global Listeners List, we want to shout out our listeners in Haifa (hi-fuh) for bringing Israel to #18 on our top 20 Listeners List! CONGRATULATIONS!!! We thank you so much for your continued support as we appreciate your efforts toward positive social change! I, DeVonna Prinzi the Co-Exec Producer and our Show-runner Miranda Spigener-Sapon sincerely thank you and ask that you please take the time to like, follow, subscribe, and share as your efforts make a difference to everyone here at Inspire Change with Gunter.If these stories resinate with you and you would like to engage more with Gunter and the Inspire Change team, please consider joining our Patreon community, where our members find bonus content and early access to video episodes! Membership awaits at https://patreon.com/inspirechange, thats (Spell it out) As always thank you to each and every one of our listeners, and most importantly please keep Inspiring positive social change.

📣 New Podcast! "8-326 | Why Boys Are Turning Toward Misogyny (And What We Can Do About It)" on @Spreaker #boys #education #gendernorms #gunterswoboda #inspirechange #makinggoodmengreat #manosphere #masculinity #men #mentalhealth #misogyny #parenting #philosophy #positivesocialchange #psychology

Top media about masculinity out right now:

Movie: Friendship (2024)
Series: Vinland Saga (2019)
Game: God of War (2022)

#manosphere

“Ewww, but I don’t need to do #roids”

“What? Why not?”

“Because I’m over 6 feet 💁🏻‍♀️”

#manosphere

#nanne #manosphere

So unserious. Extinction burst of the patriarchy. Men cooked? #podcast #sisters #random #randomthings #life #journey #healing #wisdom #manosphere @netflixuk

Rise of the manosphere. Socials. Any ol' dude with a mic. #podcast #sisters #random #randomthings #life #journey #healing #wisdom #manosphere @netflixuk

Does Louis Theroux documentary on #netflix about the #manosphere do enough?

Manosphere. Everything's men. Fact checking. #podcast #sisters #random #randomthings #life #journey #healing #wisdom #manosphere @netflixuk

#manosphere

All I`m saying is... The men moaning about the birth rate are fuck ugly.
Maybe they are the problem.
#Manosphere the poor things must be so scared after all that oppression and incel stuff.

These days 30p Lee and Co would rage that they aren`t all white?

Warrior Ethos: Women as Plunder Grifters Rebrand Cruelty as Strength

“Americans seem to forget that we lost in Vietnam and Afghanistan, and failed to achieve our stated objectives in Iraq. You would think all these tough guys would be strong enough to endure the truth, but apparently not.”

#war #manosphere #denial

thesparkmag.substack.com/p/warrior-et...

Manosphere. Inferior men. What men know. #podcast #sisters #random #randomthings #life #journey #healing #wisdom #manosphere @netflixuk

Manosphere. Duggar problem. Infiltration. #podcast #sisters #random #randomthings #life #journey #healing #wisdom #manosphere @netflixuk

Manosphere and the extinction burst of patriarchy. #podcast #sisters #random #randomthings #life #journey #healing #wisdom #manosphere @netflixuk

#manosphere #podcast #theovon #bros #rogan

“The evidence for these things versus the claims that people make is essentially empty," said Stuart Phillips, the Canada Research Chair in Skeletal Muscle Health. "There are no large-scale human trials. There are no efficacy trials. There are no safety trials"
#Manosphere #Disinformation #Science

The #manosphere —rife with antisemitism —is full of victims who blame their shortcomings on everyone but themselves.

theconversation.com/why-the-mano...

A still from an Iranian video depicting a LEGO Pete Hegseth

The Iranians depicting the self proclaimed 'Macho Man' Pete Hegseth!
#Manosphere #PissArtist

A ‘masculinity crisis’ is brewing in UK schools, union says Misogynistic abuse of female staff is increasing, leaving teachers feeling ‘traumatised’ and ‘humiliated’

www.theguardian.com/education/20...
Alarmed by #US #politics? It’s closer than you think, with recent news of books being banned (The Lowry academy) to female teachers being humiliated & traumatised. #Manosphere #Misogyny

Breaking Down Patriarchy: "Why Some Women Hate Men" | #AmyMcPhieAllebest #GenderWar #Misandry #Misogyny #Harm #Impact #FalseEquivalence #Manosphere #AngryWomen #IntergenerationalCycleOfPain
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZO_p...

The Manosphere: How to Spot When Someone You Love Has Fallen Into It A guide to recognizing the signs, helping men heal, and knowing when it’s time to walk away.

open.substack.com/pub/barbladd... #manosphere

The Incel Global Order modern autocracy as a cult of masculinity

[Hegemon]: The Incel Global Order, modern autocracy as a cult of masculinity, By Seva Gunitsky, April 1, 2026

open.substack.com/pub/hegemon/...

#manosphere

(S+) Frauenhass im Internet – »Die Manosphere geht fließend in den Rest der Gesellschaft über« Frauen, die in sozialen Medien systematisch angefeindet und abgewertet werden: Expertin Paula Matlach erklärt, wie groß die sogenannte Manosphere in Deutschland ist, wie sie funktioniert und was Elter...

Einflussreiche Männer hetzen gegen Frauen – wer zählt zur »Manosphere«?

Frauen, die in sozialen Medien systematisch angefeindet und abgewertet werden: Expertin Paula Matlach erklärt, wie groß die sog. #Manosphere in Deutschland ist, wie sie funktioniert + was #Eltern tun können.
4.4.2026, 14.48 Uhr

A ‘masculinity crisis’ is brewing in UK schools, union says Misogynistic abuse of female staff is increasing, leaving teachers feeling ‘traumatised’ and ‘humiliated’

“Over 70% of the teaching profession is female, If female teachers are reporting that they cannot contain gender-based aggression in their classrooms – and that is exactly what they are telling (Teacher's Union) – then we have a ticking timebomb on our hands. ”
#manosphere #misogynism #schools

Why has a teaching union warned a “masculinity crisis” is brewing in UK schools? 🤔

I was discussing the stat that 1 in 4 female teachers say they’ve faced misogynistic abuse from a pupil in the past year.

This is a conversation we can’t ignore.

#Masculinity #Schools #Misogyny #Manosphere

A ‘masculinity crisis’ is brewing in UK schools, union says Misogynistic abuse of female staff is increasing, leaving teachers feeling ‘traumatised’ and ‘humiliated’

UK teachers' union plead to roll out policy to curb #manosphere, promoted by the far right, in schools with awareness and training programmes www.theguardian.com/education/20...

m.youtube.com/watch?v=7_V6... Bear bear bear bear bear bear bear bear. #rape #deathwithdignity #manosphere #euthanasia

I mean at this point if you are supporting the white boy #manosphere you need to look inside and educate yourself. Just sayin'!

Even the term #Manosphere has been used to describe any pro male or male only environment while we simultaniously allow women to have all female spaces and call those "empowering". The hypocrisy is rank. Do I agree with all the male influencers like Tate; absolutely not but not everyone is a Tate.