Narrative Matters: <i>Adolescence</i> in The Manosphere – A perfect storm?

The Netflix drama 'Adolescence' brought 'the manosphere' (a virtual space defined by misogynist views) and its potential dangers for teenage boys into the mainstream narrative. This paper describes parallels between toxic masculinity communities and other extremist groups. It considers why so many teenage boys may be attracted to the manosphere and why a developmental context is crucial to an informed response. The unique characteristics of 'the teenage brain' offer a framework to guide professionals working with young people who are exploring this type of content.