In a new podcast, teenagers Abbey, 15, and Josh, 16, share their firsthand experiences of social media, highlighting a growing divide between boys and girls online.
Abbey describes being constantly exposed to misogynistic content while scrolling through her phone, whether she seeks it out or not. She notes that this includes personal attacks, with boys sending her unsolicited naked photos since the age of 13.
Josh Sargeant, 16, discusses his own encounters with the manosphere and his efforts to campaign and help other boys escape its influence. The podcast explores why the internet has become so detrimental for teenagers and why many boys are drawn to such content.
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