Join us for an exclusive webinar with Steven Roberts, where we'll explore the rise of the Manosphere and the factors shaping modern masculinity and male identity.
Conversations about the “manosphere” have rapidly moved from the fringes of internet culture into mainstream public debate.
From influencers like Andrew Tate to online communities centred around masculinity, status, dating and power, these spaces are increasingly shaping how many boys and young men understand identity, relationships, success and belonging in a rapidly changing world.
But beyond the headlines, what is actually driving the rise of these movements?
In this thought-provoking session, Professor Steven Roberts will explore the social, cultural and economic conditions contributing to the growth of the manosphere, drawing on his research into masculinity, youth identity, gender politics and digital culture.
Rather than reducing the conversation to simplistic narratives around “good” or “bad” men, this discussion will examine the deeper tensions shaping masculinity in contemporary society, including economic insecurity, loneliness, status anxiety, shifting gender expectations and the growing influence of digital culture and algorithm-driven content.
Together, we’ll explore what the rise of the manosphere reveals about wider societal change, and the implications this has for workplaces, leadership, relationships and culture more broadly.
Topics explored will include:
The evolution of the manosphere and online masculinity culture
Why certain narratives are resonating with boys and young men
The relationship between gender, identity, work and social change
The role of social media platforms and algorithmic amplification
Online misogyny, power and cultural backlash
How organisations, educators and communities can engage more constructively with these issues
Attendees will leave with a deeper understanding of one of the most influential cultural movements shaping modern gender discourse today, alongside greater insight into how digital culture, technology and societal change are influencing identity, behaviour and workplace dynamics in increasingly complex ways.
This session is designed to encourage thoughtful, evidence-informed discussion around one of the most complex and emotionally charged cultural conversations shaping modern society today.
About Steven Roberts
Professor Roberts is Professor of Sociology at Monash University and a leading researcher in the field of boys, men and masculinities. His work focuses on youth culture, social class, inequality and online identity formation, exploring how changing social and economic conditions are reshaping modern masculinity — and why certain online narratives are resonating so strongly with some young men today.
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