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Workshops

Focused on consent, sexual assault, toxic masculinity, and gender-based violence to shift societal norms, motivating boys to become part of the solution.

Speaking Sessions

Next Men delivers engaging talks aimed at empowering young people with knowledge and tools to challenge harmful attitudes and behaviors.

Media Literacy

Empowering young people to critically assess social media content and recognize underlying misogynistic narratives.

The Rise of Misogynistic Podcasts

Young Men are vulnerable to misogynistic radicalization. It has infiltrated all their hobbies from online gaming to fitness communities. They are exposed to podcasts where misogynistic sentiment is expressed by individuals that they find charismatic, reinforcing toxic masculinity. Popular shows like "Podcast and Chill with MacG" represent just the tip of the iceberg, with thousands of content creators now broadcasting similar messages daily to impressionable viewers. Exposure to this content warps young men's worldviews and damages healthy gender relations. With social media algorithms continuing to amplify these voices, everyone should be concerned about the long-term societal impact this will have on a generation of men.

Disturbing Beliefs Men Hold

According to a study by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC)

Gender Based Violence Costs the country R42 Billion per year

Misogynist Influencer Andrew Tate Has Captured Boys' Attention. What Teachers Need to KnowMiddle school boys, in particular, are repeating Tate's offensive language and ideas in the classroom, teachers report.

Social media algorithms ‘amplifying misogynistic content’Researchers say extreme content being pushed on young people and becoming normalised

MacG is riding the wave of misogynistic podcasts – The Mail & GuardianMacG claims to be merely a facilitator, but the shock jock is doubling down and standing by the benefits procured by his misogyny

Column: ‘Alpha Male Podcast Bros’ and the epidemic of misogynyContent Warning: This article contains language and a discussion of sexual assault and may not be suitable for all ages and readers. You’ve probably heard the name “Andrew Tate” before. You may know him from his kickboxing career, maybe from his Twitter (now “X”) feud with Greta Thunberg or maybe, like me, you know him...

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