"Our latest findings show that young boys are still being exposed to misogynistic and harmful content almost as soon as they go online, driven by algorithms designed to keep them scrolling. The poll reveals that the proportion of young boys exposed to this content has risen from 69 per cent two years ago, demonstrating how algorithms are targeting them with an increasing stream of negativity."
"A quarter of the young boys polled said they are shown content that is negative about women and girls within the first minute of being online - more than double the amount compared to 2024. Experts said over time, this content gradually desensitises them to the harmful views they're witnessing."
A study of 500 teenage boys aged 11-14 reveals that 73% encounter misogynistic or harmful content online, with a quarter exposed within the first minute of logging on. This represents an increase from 69% two years ago, demonstrating how algorithms increasingly target young boys with negative content about women. The exposure occurs without active searching, as algorithms are designed to keep users scrolling. Experts warn that repeated exposure to such content gradually desensitizes boys to harmful views about gender and women. This trend coincides with increased media attention on extremist influencers promoting toxic masculinity and anti-feminist ideologies through social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok.
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