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Manosphere evolves into multibillion-dollar industry exploiting Gen Z men's insecurities

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A new report from Reset Tech and Equimundo reveals that the "manosphere" has evolved from an online ideology into a multibillion-dollar industry preying on the insecurities of Gen Z men. This economy offers courses, supplements, and coaching related to masculinity, "looksmaxxing," and self-sufficiency, generating significant revenue for content creators and influencers. Researchers are calling for greater consumer protection and platform accountability, citing algorithmic systems as a key driver of this trend. AI

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Manosphere evolves into multibillion-dollar industry exploiting Gen Z men's insecurities

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Sasha Rogelberg ·

    The ‘manosphere’ is actually a multibillion-dollar industry that sells courses and supplements to insecure Gen Z men, report finds

    “In the very real moment of confusion…there is an industry of platforms, influencers and advertisers who are making billions off of young men’s insecurities.”

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