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Mar 24, 2025
Renee Chopping, a trauma counsellor and child protection advocate, discusses the urgent themes highlighted in the Netflix series 'Adolescence,' which exposes the dangers online influencers pose to young boys. She emphasizes the need for positive male role models and educational reforms to combat toxic masculinity. The conversation also touches on the federal budget's impact on energy and health, and the civil unrest in Turkey, showcasing how these issues intertwine with societal well-being.
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Online Grooming of Boys
- The Netflix series Adolescence exposes how predators groom young boys online, disguising themselves as life coaches.
- This radicalization is fueled by social media algorithms and creates a cultural wound.
Manosphere's Harmful Influence
- The manosphere promotes the idea that women are shallow and only attracted to a small percentage of men (the 80/20 rule).
- This fosters resentment towards women and enables gender-based violence.
Countering Misogyny
- Teach boys empathy and critical thinking to evaluate cultural messages. Create non-judgmental spaces for open conversations about their beliefs.