Man Enough: How to Protect Boys from Online Misogyny

We are facing a crisis of online misogyny. Girls and women are bearing the brunt of harmful beliefs and behaviour, amplified by the internet’s echo chamber, which are gaining significant traction among boys and young men. The ‘manosphere’ is pervasive, seductive in its messaging and full of misinformation. Its influencers prey on boys’ normal insecurities to monetise toxic narratives which blame women and girls, and tout a restrictive and controlling version of masculinity as an easy route to ‘success’. Drawing on the authors’ expertise with Shout Out UK, the social enterprise providing political and media literacy training, ‘Man Enough’ will teach parents how to talk so their boys will listen. From online safety to spotting fake news and building emotional resilience, this reassuring guide will empower parents to help their sons build resistance to manipulation, lead healthier online lives, and foster respectful relationships.