16-21 young men struggle with understanding modern manhood due to harmful online voices, prompting government to consider raising minimum social media age to 16 and testing age verification tech.
The eSafety Commissioner's research reveals that young men aged 16-21 struggle with understanding modern manhood due to harmful voices online, with some influencers promoting negative gender roles. These voices dominate conversations about masculinity, impacting young men's perceptions and behaviors. Social media platforms target young men, exacerbating feelings of powerlessness. The government is considering increasing the minimum age for social media access to 16 and conducting trials on age verification technology to better protect children online.
June 13, 2024
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