This study examines the portrayal of the manosphere in contemporary academic literature. The manosphere, a collection of male-oriented online communities, is often critiqued for its anti-feminist stance and perceived social dangers. Through a thematic analysis of 29 scholarly articles, this research identified three main themes: the manosphere as dangerous and evil, wrong and deluded, and emotionally reactive. The findings suggest that academic discourse predominantly frames the manosphere negatively, highlighting its potential threats to gender equality and societal norms. This study calls for a more balanced and objective approach in academic evaluations to avoid reinforcing social prejudices.
Keywords: academic discourse, gender equality, manosphere, social prejudices
Nathan Beel is a Senior Lecturer in the School of Psychology and Wellbeing at the University of Southern Queensland. He has a PhD in male-friendly counselling and has publications on topics related to men, including counselling men, domestic violence, and media reporting of male victimisation
Contact details: Nathan.Beel@UniSQ.edu.au
