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UK cracks down on 'manosphere' influence with new school curriculum rules

From Andrew Tate's rhetoric to classroom reforms, Britain is rewriting the rules on masculinity. Can schools undo the damage of the manosphere?

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A Man's World Full of Misogyny: "Inside the Manosphere" - UK cracks down on 'manosphere' influence with new school curriculum rules

The UK government has taken action against the growing influence of the 'manosphere' on young men. From September 2025, schools must teach about misogyny, online harms, and toxic masculinity as part of the Relationships, Sex, and Health Education (RSHE) curriculum. The move follows concerns that nearly one in three Gen Z men believe a wife should always obey her husband.

Meanwhile, Louis Theroux's latest Netflix documentary, *Louis Theroux: Inside the Manosphere*, dives into this controversial online subculture. The film examines why its ideas appeal to young, impressionable boys and what drives its most vocal supporters.

The manosphere is a sprawling network of online communities promoting extreme views. Misogyny, fitness obsession, cryptocurrency hype, homophobia, and conspiracy theories dominate its content. Central to its ideology is the 'strong man' persona—a facade of unshakable confidence masking deep insecurities.

Figures like Andrew Tate and Harrison Sullivan, known as 'HSTikkyTokky', lead the movement. Tate remains its most infamous face, while Sullivan claims to teach boys how to be 'real men' by rejecting 'softies' and 'weaklings'. Theroux's documentary reveals that many influencers in this space have troubled pasts, using performative toughness to compensate for personal struggles. The British government responded to rising concerns in late 2024. Under Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson, schools were ordered to address misogynistic ideologies in lessons. By the end of 2025, revised statutory guidance required teaching about consent, healthy relationships, and the dangers of influencers like Tate. Teacher training programmes were rolled out, and by March 2026, over 80% of secondary schools had complied with the new rules.

The documentary and curriculum changes highlight the manosphere's impact on young men. Schools now have a legal duty to challenge its harmful narratives. With inspections confirming widespread compliance, the government's measures aim to reshape how boys understand masculinity and respect.

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