The New Statesman: politics and culture The Manosphere: Red pills, incels and a misogyny epidemic | James Bloodworth interview
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Aug 23, 2025 
Join journalist James Bloodworth, author of 'Lost Boys: A Personal Journey Through the Manosphere', as he explores the alarming rise of misogyny in UK schools. He dives into the darker realms of the Manosphere, contrasting its evolution from pickup artists to toxic masculinity driven by social media. Bloodworth shares his insights on how men's identities are shaped by fragile narratives, with figures like Andrew Tate amplifying these issues. He emphasizes the urgent need for constructive dialogues and systemic change to combat these growing concerns.
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Shared AntiâFeminist Core
- The Manosphere unites diverse anti-feminist subcultures under a shared opposition to feminism.
- Groups vary from pickup artists focused on conquest to red pill political activists and nihilistic black pill incels.
Red Pill Vs Black Pill Worldviews
- Red pill ideology claims society is gynocentric and frames men as oppressed by feminism.
- Black pill culture is nihilistic, centring resentment and bonding through hatred of women.
Personal Entry Through Pickup Forums
- Bloodworth recounts finding pickup forums aged 22 to learn social skills and how 20% of the advice felt useful.
- He says prolonged exposure led him to absorb misogynistic ideas despite initial resistance.
