I posed as a 17-year-old boy on social media. It took 13 minutes to be shown the manosphere
- Posted on September 3, 2026
- By The Sydney Morning Herald
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A journalist's investigation reveals how social media algorithms rapidly expose young users to manosphere content within minutes. By creating a test account posing as a teenage boy, the researcher documented how platforms like TikTok systematically promote misogynistic ideologies and problematic relationship dynamics. The findings highlight concerning algorithmic recommendations that normalize harmful gender attitudes among vulnerable audiences, raising critical questions about content moderation and platform accountability.
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