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Andrew Tate, right, and his brother Tristan. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP Pool/AAP

July 20, 2026

‘Masculinism’ is uniting the US right – what is it?

Simon Copland, Australian National University

Masculinism, an extreme version of men’s rights, is led by very different far-right figures, from Andrew Tate to the leader of Pete Hegseth’s church.

Many people see sexist online comments as random, harmless or just personal opinions. However, research in the social sciences and communications shows that they do not spread by accident. (Unsplash)

April 14, 2026

Everyday sexist online language is not random, and that’s the problem

Sepita Hatami, Western University

Online sexism is no longer primarily a series of isolated or individual opinions but has evolved into a system-level phenomenon that spreads through digital platforms and produces real-world consequences.

Andrew Tate speaks to the media alongside his brother Tristan, following his return from the United States, outside his home on the outskirts of Bucharest, Romania, in March 2025. (AP Photo/Andreea Alexandru)

April 12, 2026

Driven by social media, masculinism has moved from the fringes to the mainstream

Léa Clermont-Dion, Concordia University

Over the past 10 years, masculinism has moved from the fringes to the centre of public debate, driven by social media and its viral dynamics.

August 21, 2024

Why we need to approach masculinism as a terrorist threat: Q&A with Stephanie Lamy

Stephanie Lamy, Sciences Po Toulouse

Around the world, violence against girls and women is on the rise. Researcher Stephanie Lamy has investigated misogynistic online subcultures to find out why.

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