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.

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Not that I really want a trad wife or a mustachioed union man anyway.

#pov #funny #dating #gendernorms #society

Hear Me Out On This on Instagram: "4/3/26: Ohio HB 249 has been passed sending us back 100 years. Ohioans, vote for progressives in your Democratic primaries May 5!!! #trump #ohio #lgbt" 3,841 likes, 721 comments - hear_me_out_on_this on April 3, 2026: "4/3/26: Ohio HB 249 has been passed sending us back 100 years. Ohioans, vote for progressives in your Democratic primaries May 5!!! #...

Someone in comments said it's not passed *yet* but

Wtf Ohio?

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@hearmeoutonthis2.bsky.social
#Ohio #HB249 #GenderNorms

Curiouser and Curiouser with Leonie Dams: "imagination is the antidote to nihilism and nostalgia-bait" | #Discontentment #Reminiscing #Escapism #GivingUp #Propaganda #RomanticizingThe50s #GenderNorms #CognitiveDissonance #ImagineABetterFuture #ImaginationIsAgency
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Getting to a Better Place: A Way for Men (and Women) to Chart A New Path by Carine Fabius Review Author Carine Fabius shares the path for both men and women to dismantle the Patriarchal system that has plagued our society for so long in the book “Getting to a Better Place.”

Check out my #review of #author @carinefabius #GettingtoaBetterPlace! #nonfiction #bookreview #bookblog #authorblog #gendernorms #genderroles #relationships

Avis : Une belle histoire d’amitié. Un one-shot doux et intelligent qui démonte, sans violence, nos clichés sur “ce qu’un garçon ou une fille devrait aimer ou faire”.

Une lecture qui fait du bien. Lisible dès 8 ans.

#mangas #oneshot #jeunesse #mangafeelgood #gendernorms #editionakata

Because some women do manual labor, Jenny. Because not everyone has the money, Jenny. Because not everyone has the privilege to be decorative, Jenny. Because not everyone wants to conform to gender norms, Jenny...
#women #gendernorms #privilege

“Which one is the man?”
Let's look under the hood of this question ...

👩🏾‍🎓 Part 20
#heteronormativity #gendernorms #feminism #relationshipnorms #patriarchy

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Do masculinity norms make men less likely to express concern about climate change? Yes. Research in social psychology and risk perception shows that some men who are highly concerned with appearing traditionally masculine are less likely to express concern about climate change or to adopt pro-environmental behaviors because these actions are stereotyped as feminine. The effect is not universal, varies by culture and politics, and often diminishes when environmental actions are framed in identity-consistent ways.

When “being manly” collides with climate concern: some men underreport worries to fit norms. What messages actually change minds without stigma? #ClimateChange #GenderNorms #Masculinity #RiskPerception #SocialPsychology

Favorite Things – Battling Societal Norms Growing up, we are asked to tell people what our favorite color is, what our favorite animal is, favorite movie, favorite book, etc. Our options to the answers to these questions are typically gear…

My femininity is not based on some predetermined social norms. My femininity is based on how I feel inside, who I am as a person, as an individual.
#ActuallyAutistic #SocietalNorms #GenderNorms #Feminine #Masculine #Healing #Trauma
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How silent pressure of perfection has become a cage! - Stratheia Perfection traps young women in constant judgment, eroding confidence and autonomy under normalized social surveillance.

When judgment is constant, self-surveillance becomes learned behavior—not strength.
#SocialConditioning #MentalHealthAwareness #GenderNorms
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Women smile more than men across social contexts due to gendered norms, not pure biology, per decades of social psychology research. Meta-analysis of 162 studies (LaFrance, Hecht & Paluck, Psychol Bull) confirms gaps. They shrink/vanish with equal roles/power (Yale: LaFrance et al.).

#GenderNorms

➡️Check out this article: www.women-in-economics.com/post/the-dig...

#gender #gendernorms #confidencegap #career #WomenEmpowerment #WomenInEconomics #wie

Emotional labor means prioritizing everyone else's comfort—at the expense of your own.
Sound familiar?

👩🏾‍🎓 Part 5
#emotionallabor #invisiblelabor #gendernorms #peoplepleasing #boundaries #essentialwordsforwomen

Authenticity & the Unpacking of Gender Expectations for Gay Men | Erik Karff Psychotherapy Discover insights into the journey of self-acceptance and authenticity for gay men, focusing on overcoming societal expectations with gender and family

From locker rooms to hookup apps, masculinity can feel like a costume we’re forced to wear.
What happens when gay men start unlearning the script?
#GayMen #Authenticity #GenderNorms #TherapyMatters

Breaking out of #gendernorms and recognizing that my approach to masculinity, while not the textbook definition!, is still valid and wanted is wildly liberating. My wife‘s pleasure in multiple styles of masculinity, including much more traditionally masculine styles, is rewarding for all of us ❤️

#bodyimage #epsteinfiles #creepymemes #gendernorms

After years of progress on gender, the male gaze is back | CNN Does it feel like entertainment, advertising and social media are switching back to a straight man’s fantasy? The trend could impact everyone negatively — including men, experts say.

It's sad and distressing the way women are objectived again

#themakegaze
#gendernorms

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#emotionaldividebetweengenders #emotionalhealth #emotionalrepression #empathy #femininitystereotypes #gendercommunication #gendernorms #healingemotionaldivide #masculinityandemotion #mentalhealthstigma #relationshipsandemotion #societalhealing #toxicmasculinity
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Facts.
#patriarchy #patriarchal #misogyny #womensrights #womensfreedom #gendernorms

affirming? Ruins such as #gendernorms and #political maps, #economics and #colonial regimes? Join Marcus Bussey in his this amazing essay as he seeks to map, excavate, reconfigure, and #reimagine the ruins around us utilizing #anticipatory #foresight as the compass guiding us towards

A little PSA from your local trans history nerd

#gendernorms #history #historyofgender #transhistory #transfacts #historyfacts #trivia #transpride #gender #genderfacts #timeline #doodles

American Returners Reflect on Cultural Differences After Middle East Stays Returnees share experiences of adapting to American norms after living in the Middle East.

Author Heather Surls reveals the striking cultural contrasts she faced upon returning to America after living in the Middle East, sparking a powerful discussion on gender norms and personal freedoms.

Learn more here!

#TehachapiKernCounty #CA #CulturalAwareness #GenderNorms #CitizenPortal

A screenshot from Discord showing a reply. The original comment from Sir Uncle Ned reads “it’s so frustrating that we have these gender ‘norms’ built into our society.” And the reply from Mu reads “THIS I fucking hate these with all my heart, for years, these norms fucked up the way I approached life. Society is built on rotting corpses and curses we pass down without questioning them.” There are three reactions of the 100% emoji

“Society is built on rotting corpses and curses we pass on without truly questioning them” - Very true. #philosophy #discord #gendernorms #breakthenorms #society #foundation

The Birth Control Pill Sparked a Sexual Revolution. Could the male pill do the same? After decades of delay, a male pill is finally on the horizon. Are we ready for it?

The Birth Control Pill Sparked a Sexual Revolution. Could the male pill do the same? See the latest from The Perfect 10: theperfect10newsletter.substack.com/p/the-birth-...
#malebirthcontrol #prengnancyprevention #gendernorms #reproductiveresponsibility #reproductiverights #reproductivefreedom

Here's a glimpse of Day 1 of our workshop with our partners from #dRPC and Data Pop Alliance led by @michalkojanv.bsky.social. Joined by experts to deepen analyses of ongoing research on #onlineviolence against women in politics in #Nigeria and #Brazil.

#gendernorms #genderjustice #TFGBV

Social media, violence and gender norms: the need for a new digital social contract | Align Platform Initially celebrated for their equalising potential, digital technologies have come under increasing scrutiny for undermining women’s rights and social cohesion. This blog focuses on social media and ...

Social media doesn’t just mirror misogyny. It’s designed to reward and reinforce it. That’s why the UK’s new #OnlineSafetyAct, which introduces long overdue protections for children online, marks an important shift.

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#GenderNorms #DigitalSafety #ChildProtection #TechPolicy

Victims, perpetrators or agents of change? Gender norms and protection This scoping paper encourages the sector to use the ongoing humanitarian reset as an opportunity to foster more nuanced, inclusive and effective humanitarian and protection action. Doing so is essenti...

Victims, perpetrators, or agents of change? Too often in humanitarian work, these are the only lenses used to view people affected in crisis settings, but are you aware of the #gendernorms that underpin these framings?

Read this paper by @hpg-odiglobal.bsky.social to find out: tinyurl.com/ys3jfpzp