Activity: Talk or presentation types › Invited talk
Description of Activity
Understanding the incel ideology: A parent's guide to safeguarding children with guest speaker Anda Solea (University of Portsmouth)
The Netflix series Adolescence has sparked national conversation about the impact of social media and 'manosphere' influencers on young people, and many parents can feel unsure as to how they can best support their children in this area. We are delighted to welcome Anda Solea to our forthcoming Parents Network session on this theme. Anda will provide an introduction to incels and manosphere influencers, and will discuss some of the specific incel beliefs, such as the 80/20 rule referenced in the Netflix series. Anda will also discuss 'looksmaxxing' – a growing incel-related trend, targeting young boys' appearance and encouraging misogynist beliefs. The session will conclude with advice on how parents can protect and support their children online and beyond.
Period
23 Apr 2025
Held at
University of Sheffield's Parents Network, United Kingdom