Beyond Andrew Tate: the imitators who help promote misogyny online
‘Manosphere’ influencers profit from pushing sexist ideas alongside more innocuous lifestyle advice
While Andrew Tate has become a household name for his brand of misogyny mixed with get-rich-quick tips, he is far from the only online influencer promoting dangerous ideas alongside more innocuous lifestyle advice.
Gareth Southgate highlighted the role of “callous, manipulative and toxic influencers” in shaping problematic worldviews among young men and in harming their mental health. Here are some of the people he could be referring to.
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