Why are young men so susceptible to toxic influences? | James O'Brien on LBC
March 19, 2025
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as posted by the channelJames O'Brien reacts to a speech made by Gareth Southgate, titled 'The Beautiful Game: Building Belief and Resilience in a Younger Generation', in which he hit out at 'toxic' male influencers.
The former England manager said young men across Britain are 'suffering', feeling 'isolated' and turning to toxic creators online in a 'search for direction'.
Young men have been left without role models, he said, pointing to fathers spending less time in their communities.
"This void is filled by a new kind of role model who do not have their best interest at heart," he said.
“These are callous, manipulative and toxic influencers, whose sole drive is for their own gain.
"They willingly trick young men into believing that success is measured by money or dominance, never showing emotion, and that the world … including women … is against them."
Southgate joins a slew of public figures appearing to hit out at influencers like Andrew Tate, who play on young men’s insecurities and foster hatred for women and other groups.
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