Why toxic masculinity is gaining prominence and influencing young people

While communities in the manosphere function like self-help groups for men, they also contain very toxic discussions of misogyny and sexism. Photo: Freepik

Toxic masculinity peddled by online influencers is becoming increasingly prominent, experts say, buoyed by the resurgence of far-right ideology and a virulent backlash against feminism.

In March, a 26-year-old man was jailed in Britain for killing his ex-girlfriend, her sister and her mother with a crossbow and knife in 2024.