Misogyny a major driver of extremism in young men, royal commission told

ABC News reports that Australia's antisemitism royal commission has heard testimony linking misogyny to radicalization in young men and boys. The commission was told that the "manosphere"—online communities centered on women-hating ideology—may amplify these views into ideologically motivated extremism. The finding highlights a potential pathway from misogynistic attitudes to broader radicalization.

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