
Dr Jessica Aiston
Postdoctoral researcher at Queen Mary University London who studies the language of online anti-feminist men's communities and gave evidence to the UK Women and Equalities Committee on the manosphere.
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Sep 21, 2025 • 27min
The Language of the Manosphere
Dr. Jessica Aiston, a postdoctoral researcher at Queen Mary University London, delves into the alarming language of online anti-feminist communities known as the manosphere. She discusses their specialized vocabulary, including terms like 'Chad' and 'MGTOW,' revealing how these labels reflect resentment and entitlement towards women. Aiston also highlights the connection between this rhetoric and real-world violence, emphasizing the need for critical analysis and societal change to combat these harmful ideologies.