What Louis Theroux’s Manosphere doco missed

<p>Louis Theroux has spent years making television out of the people polite society prefers not to think about.</p> <p>In his new documentary on the Manosphere, he turns that gaze on a world of male grievance, online swagger and old misogyny dressed up in the language of self-help.</p> <p>In Australia, researchers and educators say that boys, women and girls are bearing the consequences of actions and attitudes turning up far beyond the screen &ndash; into classrooms, into harassment and intimidation, and in the growing sense among girls that school is becoming less and less safe.</p> <p>Today, misogyny researcher at Monash University, Dr. Stephanie Westcott, on why Louis Theroux's documentary misses the real story, and what happens when we treat misogyny as fascinating instead of dangerous.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> Dr Stephanie Wescott, misogyny researcher at Monash University</p> <p><strong>Photo:&nbsp;</strong>Harriet Langford Studio/Dish/Waitrose/Cold Glass Productions/PA Wire</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>