"The manosphere is a loose network of communities that claim to address men's struggles such as dating and fitness, but often promote harmful misogynistic attitudes. Sunita Caminha, who leads UN Women on ending violence against women and girls in east and southern Africa, first started noticing its presence in Africa about five years ago, and believes it is on the rise."
"The ideas that shape the manosphere are linked to those of men's rights organisations like Maendeleo ya Wanaume. Its big argument was that men and boys were being left behind as a result of all of the investments that had been made around girls' and women's rights."
"The men who populate the manosphere have made it their mission to redress the balance through domination and intimidation. The result? Women who voice ideas or opinions are threatened, harassed and hounded offline, and online abuse of female politicians is on the rise globally."
The manosphere, a network promoting harmful misogynistic attitudes, is gaining traction in Africa, particularly among young men. Sunita Caminha from UN Women notes its alarming rise over the past five years. Awino Okech highlights that harmful narratives against women predate this online proliferation. The manosphere's ideology, linked to men's rights organizations, frames men as victims of feminism. This environment leads to increased threats and harassment against women, contributing to global issues like femicide and violence against women.
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