Online misogyny: how are young people being radicalised?

Misogyny has existed throughout history, but in recent years a newly-packaged form has taken hold online, promoted by influencers and online communities with thousands of young, male followers including in Scotland.

Online figures such as Andrew Tate, Sneako and Adin Ross push sexist and racist attitudes through platforms like YouTube, X, TikTok and streaming platforms. They form part of the so-called ‘manosphere’, which includes the radicalised ‘incel’ community, which has been linked to violent attacks against women.

The Ferret is hosting a panel discussion with experts and campaigners to examine:

• How has this form of misogyny taken hold online
• How is it influencing young men and affecting women?
• What can we do to tackle misogyny both online and off?

The panel will feature:

Lisa Sugiura: Associate Professor in Cybercrime and Gender at the University of Portsmouth, and author of The Incel Rebellion: The Rise of the Manosphere and the Virtual War Against Women

Clare Duffy: Playwright and founder of Civic Digits Theatre Company. Their new project, Many Good Men, examines the impact of incel culture and how young men can fight against it.

Iain Corbett: Youth worker and participation advisor for Strathclyde University’s Children and Young People’s Centre for Justice. He has been leading “positive masculinity” workshops inside Polmont Young Offenders Institute, looking at what it means to be a 21st century man, so-called toxic masculinity, and online misogyny.

Zero Tolerance: Scottish charity working to end men’s violence against women through tackling gender inequality

There will be an opportunity to ask questions after the main discussion. Drinks and snacks will be provided.

Host or Publisher The Ferret