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Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Toxic 'bro' culture driving Gen Z women off social media, survey says
Six in 10 young people think the words and actions of political leaders including US President Donald Trump have led to more misogynistic and divisive language online, according to polling. Amnesty International UK said a 'toxic 'bro' culture is driving many young women away from social media altogether', as it published findings from its recent survey. Its polling of more than 3,000 members of Gen Z – those aged 16 to 25 – in the UK last month saw controversial influencer Andrew Tate cited by half of the male respondents as most responsible for the spread of misogyny. Among women, 58% attributed responsibility to Trump. Overall 61% of Gen Z respondents said they feel misogynistic and divisive language on social media has grown because of statements or actions by political leaders. Asked which high-profile social media users bore responsibility for the spread of online misogyny, more than half (54%) of respondents said Tate, 48% cited Trump, just over a third (35%) said tech billionaire Elon Musk – who is unelected but plays a key role in Trump's administration – and 23% said Reform UK MP Nigel Farage. More than a third (37%) of all respondents said seeing misogynistic content on social media has affected their mental health – with women more likely than men to say this was the case (44% compared with 28%). A fifth of Gen Z women reported having left or avoided certain platforms after experiencing online misogynistic behaviour – with 40% of those mentioning X (formerly Twitter), 30% TikTok and 30% Instagram. The findings come in the same week as former England manager Gareth Southgate said 'callous, manipulative and toxic influencers' trick young men into thinking women are against them. Delivering the 46th Richard Dimbleby Lecture at the University of London, Southgate warned of young men 'withdrawing into the online world, reluctant to talk or express their emotions' as 'real-world communities and mentorship declines'. He said a 'void' in their search for direction is often now being filled by some influencers who 'willingly trick young men into believing that success is measured by money or dominance'. The Amnesty polling found young men were less likely than women to think online misogyny reflects real societal attitudes (51% of men compared with 71% of women). Chiara Capraro, from Amnesty International UK, said: 'This polling paints a deeply troubling picture of the digital world young people are forced to navigate. 'Tech companies continue to prioritise profit over people's safety and the result is a barrage of misogynistic content which deeply affects young people's online experience. A toxic 'bro' culture is driving many young women away from social media altogether.' She said tech companies must 'step up and take responsibility for the safety of their users', arguing that 'online misogyny does real world harm'.
The Independent
21-03-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Toxic ‘bro' culture driving Gen Z women from social media, survey suggests
Six in 10 young people think the words and actions of political leaders including US President Donald Trump have led to more misogynistic and divisive language online, according to polling. Amnesty International UK said a 'toxic 'bro' culture is driving many young women away from social media altogether', as it published findings from its recent survey. Its polling of more than 3,000 members of Gen Z – those aged 16 to 25 – in the UK last month saw controversial influencer Andrew Tate cited by half of the male respondents as most responsible for the spread of misogyny. Among women, 58% attributed responsibility to Mr Trump. Overall 61% of Gen Z respondents said they feel misogynistic and divisive language on social media has grown because of statements or actions by political leaders. Asked which high-profile social media users bore responsibility for the spread of online misogyny, more than half (54%) of respondents said Tate, 48% cited Mr Trump, just over a third (35%) said tech billionaire Elon Musk – who is unelected but plays a key role in Mr Trump's administration – and 23% said Reform UK MP Nigel Farage. More than a third (37%) of all respondents said seeing misogynistic content on social media has affected their mental health – with women more likely than men to say this was the case (44% compared with 28%). A fifth of Gen Z women reported having left or avoided certain platforms after experiencing online misogynistic behaviour – with 40% of those mentioning X (formerly Twitter), 30% TikTok and 30% Instagram. The findings come in the same week as former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate said 'callous, manipulative and toxic influencers' trick young men into thinking women are against them. Delivering the 46th Richard Dimbleby Lecture at the University of London, Sir Gareth warned of young men 'withdrawing into the online world, reluctant to talk or express their emotions' as 'real-world communities and mentorship declines'. He said a 'void' in their search for direction is often now being filled by some influencers who 'willingly trick young men into believing that success is measured by money or dominance'. The Amnesty polling found young men were less likely than women to think online misogyny reflects real societal attitudes (51% of men compared with 71% of women). Chiara Capraro, from Amnesty International UK, said: 'This polling paints a deeply troubling picture of the digital world young people are forced to navigate. 'Tech companies continue to prioritise profit over people's safety and the result is a barrage of misogynistic content which deeply affects young people's online experience. A toxic 'bro' culture is driving many young women away from social media altogether.' She said tech companies must 'step up and take responsibility for the safety of their users', arguing that 'online misogyny does real world harm'. Meanwhile, the founding president of a US think tank focused on male wellbeing has said he is working towards setting up a similar organisation in the UK. Richard Reeves, from the American Institute for Boys and Men, is an ex-director of strategy to former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg. Mr Reeves told the Today podcast he is 'working towards a similar institution in the UK'. The organisation 'conducts non-partisan research on issues that affect the wellbeing of boys and men' in the US 'and designs programs and policies to help them thrive' according to its website. :: A total of 3,024 UK respondents aged 16 to 25 were surveyed by Savanta on behalf of Amnesty International between February 13 and February 19 2025.
The Independent
21-03-2025
- Politics
- The Independent
Gen Z women quit social media in droves over online misogyny linked to Trump
Sixty per cent of Gen Zers believe political leaders, including US President Donald Trump, are fuelling misogynistic and divisive language online. This "toxic 'bro' culture" is driving young women away from social media platforms, according to a recent Amnesty International UK poll. The survey, conducted in February among more than 3,000 UK Gen Z members (aged 16-25), highlighted controversial influencer Andrew Tate as the primary driver of online misogyny, according to half of the male respondents. Among female respondents, 58 per cent pointed to Trump. Other high-profile culprits named were tech billionaire and Trump ally Elon Musk, and Reform UK MP Nigel Farage. The survey also revealed the mental health impact of such online content. Over a third (37 per cent) of all respondents reported that encountering misogynistic content affected their mental well-being, with women (44 per cent) significantly more likely to experience this than men (28 per cent). A fifth of Gen Z women reported having left or avoided certain platforms after experiencing online misogynistic behaviour – with 40 per cent of those mentioning X (formerly Twitter), 30 per cent TikTok and 30 per cent Instagram. The findings come in the same week as former England manager Sir Gareth Southgate said 'callous, manipulative and toxic influencers' are tricking young men into thinking women are against them. Delivering the 46th Richard Dimbleby Lecture at the University of London, Sir Gareth warned of young men 'withdrawing into the online world, reluctant to talk or express their emotions' as 'real-world communities and mentorship declines'. He said a 'void' in their search for direction is often now being filled by some influencers who 'willingly trick young men into believing that success is measured by money or dominance'. The Amnesty polling found young men were less likely than women to think online misogyny reflects real societal attitudes (51 per cent of men compared with 71 per cent of women). Chiara Capraro, from Amnesty International UK, said: 'This polling paints a deeply troubling picture of the digital world young people are forced to navigate. 'Tech companies continue to prioritise profit over people's safety and the result is a barrage of misogynistic content which deeply affects young people's online experience. A toxic 'bro' culture is driving many young women away from social media altogether.' She said tech companies must 'step up and take responsibility for the safety of their users', arguing that 'online misogyny does real world harm'. Meanwhile, the founding president of a US think tank focused on male wellbeing has said he is working towards setting up a similar organisation in the UK. Richard Reeves, from the American Institute for Boys and Men, is an ex-director of strategy to former deputy prime minister Nick Clegg. Mr Reeves told the Today podcast he is 'working towards a similar institution in the UK'. The organisation 'conducts non-partisan research on issues that affect the wellbeing of boys and men' in the US 'and designs programmes and policies to help them thrive', according to its website. A total of 3,024 UK respondents aged 16 to 25 were surveyed by Savanta on behalf of Amnesty International between February 13-19, 2025.
The Independent
19-03-2025
- The Independent
‘Toxic' influencers trick men into thinking women are against them
Sir Gareth Southgate has said 'manipulative and toxic influencers' trick young men into thinking women are against them, days after a court heard a killer 'turned to' Andrew Tate the day before murdering three people. The former England manager said many young men end up 'searching for direction' and fill the void with a 'new kind of role model who do not have their best interest at heart'. Crossbow and knife killer Kyle Clifford murdered his ex-partner Louise Hunt, her sister Hannah Hunt and their mother Carol Hunt in an act said to have been fuelled by the 'violent misogyny promoted' by controversial influencer Tate. Sir Gareth followed in the footsteps of famous authors, actors, entrepreneurs and members of the royal family in delivering the 46th Richard Dimbleby Lecture at the University of London, where he said some influencers 'willingly trick young men into believing that success is measured by money or dominance'. He said: 'As real-world communities and mentorship declines, young men end up withdrawing, reluctant to talk or express their emotions. 'They spend more time online searching for direction and are falling into unhealthy alternatives like gaming, gambling and pornography. 'And this void is filled by a new kind of role model who do not have their best interest at heart. 'These are callous, manipulative and toxic influencers, whose sole drive is for their own gain. 'They willingly trick young men into believing that success is measured by money or dominance, never showing emotion, and that the world … including women … is against them. 'They are as far away as you could possibly get from the role models our young men need in their lives.' Previously, the Prime Minister's official spokesman said the Home Secretary was 'committed to cracking down on people pushing harmful and hateful beliefs, including extreme misogyny'. In Romania, the Tate brothers are facing allegations of trafficking minors, sexual intercourse with a minor and money laundering. A separate case against them, in which they are accused of human trafficking and forming a criminal gang to sexually exploit women, has been sent back to prosecutors. In the UK, Bedfordshire Police secured a European arrest warrant for separate allegations of rape and human trafficking. Those allegations, which the two brothers 'unequivocally deny', date back to 2012-2015. Earlier in March, Florida attorney general James Uthmeier said on social media he had ordered a criminal inquiry into the Tate brothers after the two flew to the US state from Romania when their travel ban was lifted.
The Guardian
19-03-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
TV tonight: one of the most extreme endurance challenges on the planet
9pm, BBC One'This is the year that took me to the edge.' A big statement coming from racing driver Billy Monger, who lost both his legs in a racing accident when he was just 17 years old. Here he is today, taking on one of the most extreme endurance challenges on the planet – an Ironman in Kona, Hawaii, where he'll need to swim 2.4 miles in the ocean, cycle 112 miles and run 26.2 miles. It's all for charity, so prepare for an emotional journey. Hollie Richardson 9pm, BBC TwoUnflinching but fascinating footage from the operating theatres of NHS Lothian. At St John's Hospital in Livingston, a surgical team prepare to remove a dangerous cheek tumour. But to give their patient the best chance of retaining her ability to smile, they plan to reconstruct her facial nerve – after harvesting a spare nerve from her leg. Graeme Virtue 9pm, ITV1 Ruth (Lucy Boynton in a breakthrough role) is counting down the days until her hanging, and while she has accepted her fate, outside there are some people fighting against this 'miscarriage of justice'. All the while, flashbacks fill in the full story of what drove her to kill. HR 9pm, Sky ComedyThe Rapture must be close at hand: it's the final season of this scabrous, televangelist-spoofing comedy, and the Gemstone siblings are trying to rebuild some bridges. First with their father (though they'll have to find him first), then with Aimee-Leigh's estranged bestie Lori. Phil Harrison 10pm, BBC TwoLaszlo (Matt Berry) thinks Nandor (Kayvan Novak) is overreliant on 'artless' hypnosis in his dealings with humans, when it should be 'wit, wisdom and charm' that a vampire depends upon. He gets a chance to prove his point on a night out with their buddy Sean, resulting in some all-time classic line readings from Berry. Ellen E Jones 10.40pm, BBC OneWhat are Gareth Southgate's big life lessons from his time as England's football manager? Focusing on young people in a fast-evolving world, he imparts his wisdom by delivering the 46th Richard Dimbleby Lecture from Senate House, with belief, unity and resilience all high on his list. HR The Ghost and Mrs Muir (Joseph L Mankiewicz, 1947), 11am, Film4Joseph Mankiewicz's romantic fantasy may be set in a California approximation of 1900s England, with accents to match, but it's also a touching drama about life's ebbs and flows. Gene Tierney plays the titular widow, Lucy, who moves with her daughter and servant to a house on the coast that's haunted by Capt Daniel Gregg (Rex Harrison). After she flatly refuses to be spooked by him, they become close. Harrison's salty sea-dog character – all 'belay' this and 'blasted' that – skirts cliche initially but gains pathos when George Sanders' comically lascivious suitor appears. Simon Wardell
