The Manosphere Isn’t Wrong About Everything | Why Young Men Are Listening

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Why are so many young men turning to the manosphere? In this episode, Craig Wilkinson takes an honest look at what’s driving its growth.

Following strong reactions to Part 1, this conversation examines both the dangers and the appeal of these movements - highlighting the deeper issue: a global crisis in masculinity.

While challenging the toxic elements, he also uncovers what these platforms are getting right - and why that matters.

Craig unpacks:

Why young men are drawn to these voices
The role of discipline, strength, and responsibility
The gap left by absent fathers and role models
What healthy masculinity actually looks like

At the heart of the conversation is a deeper question: ~
What are young men really looking for?

Rather than dismissing the phenomenon, this episode seeks to understand it - pointing toward a more grounded, healthy vision of masculinity rooted in responsibility and identity, and highlighting the critical role of fathers and mentors in shaping the next generation.
1 May English South Africa Society & Culture · Self-Improvement

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