17-year-old Harrison Angus and peers voice concern about toxic masculinity on TikTok, prompting Australian support group Menslink to launch "Unplugged" for critical media engagement.

Seventeen-year-old Harrison Angus and his peers express concern over the rise of toxic masculinity on TikTok, where influencers like Andrew Tate promote traditional gender roles and misogynistic ideas. Australian support network Menslink has launched an education program, "Unplugged," to help young men critically engage with social media content. Experts warn that algorithms amplify harmful messages, leading to a troubling shift in young men's aspirations towards wealth and hypermasculine ideals.

September 16, 2024
4 Articles

Further Reading