The Manosphere is a loose collection of forums, podcasts, video streams and other platforms that address topics around masculinity, men's rights and gender issues. These topics are often presented as traditionalist and conservative, but much of the content is steeped in hateful imagery and language, promoting male supremacy and antifeminism.

The Manosphere is a loose collection of forums, podcasts, video streams and other platforms that address topics around masculinity, mens’ rights and gender issues. These topics are often presented as traditionalist and conservative, but much of the content is steeped in hateful imagery and language, promoting male supremacy and antifeminism. It is sprinkled with racism and anti-queer ideology. While much of this communication occurs anonymously on platforms such as Reddit and 4chan, some public figures, including Joe Rogan, Andrew Tate, and Jordan Peterson, have emerged as prominent voices.

Over the last years, the online spaces of the Manosphere have been associated with real-world violence: Most of the mass shooters of recent years have been radicalized - and often idolized - within the Manosphere. Moreover, the spaces and messages have grown deeply political: During the 2024 U.S. presidential election, Donald Trump was frequently featured in manosphere-related podcasts, with notable figures like Joe Rogan backing him. Trump, in turn, quoted manosphere personalities and ideas in public speeches. Public figures like Elon Musk and others in positions of power have also engaged with these communities, reinforcing their influence. The Manosphere is particularly influential in the tech world. Musk’s “DOGE” is a direct reference to popular Manosphere memes and tropes. Many prominent US politicians and tech moguls have called for or implemented Manosphere topics, such as Zuckerberg’s call for “masculine energy”.

“Digital radicalization is not invisible — it is algorithmically designed and socially reinforced.”

Despite their political and societal influence, the depth of the hatred and misogyny and the influence of the meme culture usually stay hidden. We invite you to enter the boxes of narrow- mindedness that shape this hidden world of powerful misogyny to gain an understanding of the forces that shape our times.

— D.H., Rainbow Pill Collective