What is the manosphere: Key terms, meanings, and why it matters

The internet moves fast, and its language moves faster.

Inside the “manosphere”, online communities are spreading hateful ideas of what it means to be a man and using words as the fuel to their ideologies.

While over 40% of young men trust online influencers spreading hateful message,^Footnote1  almost half of parents are unaware that hateful and sexist content is intentionally targeting their kids.^Footnote2  And it doesn’t just stop there. These online communities are spilling into real-life. In 2025, 80% of educators have witnessed misogynistic behaviours in classrooms, including disrespect toward women and unhealthy stereotypes.^Footnote3

The first step in stopping misinformation is knowing when it is happening. Here is a list of common manosphere terms you might see and how you can help the young men and boys in your life build a healthier understanding of masculinity.

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