University of Osnabrück researchers Kristin J. Anderson and Alexander De Juan investigate the manosphere and far-right links in Germany; Counter-messaging effectiveness tested.
University of Osnabrück researchers Kristin J. Anderson and Alexander De Juan investigate the manosphere and far-right links in Germany; Counter-messaging effectiveness tested. What attracts young men to the “manosphere”?: Uni Osnabrück What attracts young men to the “manosphere”? Why does the so-called “manosphere” attract so many young men—and what connections does it have to far-right ideologies? A new research project at the University of Osnabrück is exploring these questions. What is it about the so-called ‘manosphere’ that particularly fascinates young men? That is, this loose digital network of internet forums, blogs and social media accounts that deals intensively with masculinity and disseminates misogynistic and, not infrequently, conspiracy-theory-based content? And which, in some cases, has links to far-right groups? Prof. Dr Kristin J. Anderson and Prof. Dr Alexander De Juan at the University of Osnabrück are currently investigating the links between the ‘manosphere’ and political support for the radical right. ...