UK experts call for misogyny to be treated as a public health issue
The Guardian reported that a group of UK experts argue the manosphere and online misogyny should be classified as a public health issue, similar to obesity…
The Guardian reported that a group of UK experts argue the manosphere and online misogyny should be classified as a public health issue, similar to obesity or smoking. In a paper published in The Lancet, the authors say a coordinated response is needed, involving governments, schools, health services and community organisations. They compare the approach to the public‑health strategies used against tobacco use and ultra‑processed food. The report stresses the need to "offer boys something better" as part of the solution. By framing online misogyny as a health concern, the authors hope to mobilise resources and policy measures that can address the harms they say are spreading across digital platforms.
Why it matters
Treating online misogyny as a public health issue could bring coordinated action and resources to curb its impact.
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- United Kingdom · Europe
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- UK, Lancet
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- Health
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