Meet the men celebrating a different kind of masculinity
Luke Bateman, a former NRL player, uses his social media platform to promote alternative narratives about masculinity that contrast with the 'manosphere'. He emphasizes the importance of fostering a community focused on positive values, such as reading and self-improvement. Experts warn that the manosphere's influence can lead young men down harmful paths, highlighting the need for alternative content.
- ▪Luke Bateman aims to create a community centered around books rather than traditional masculinity ideals.
- ▪Experts express concern that manosphere content can negatively influence young men, leading them to harmful beliefs.
- ▪The manosphere offers a false sense of empowerment while perpetuating negative stereotypes about masculinity.
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Can alternative content help to fight the influence of the 'manosphere'?ABy Anna ChisholmABC LifestyleTopic:Social MediaWed 20 May 2026 at 5:18amWed 20 May 2026 at 5:18amWed 20 May 2026 at 5:18amLuke Bateman uses his platform to engage with and criticise harmful behaviour and ideas. (Supplied: Simon & Schuster Australia)abc.net.au/news/celebrating-masculinity-alternative-to-manosphere/106696652Link copiedShareShare articleLuke Bateman doesn't want to make videos about masculinity.The former NRL player and TikTok creator says he "just wanted a community of book lovers to talk about books with".But he believes it would be a "failure of responsibility" to have a platform and say nothing.Luke's social media presence contrasts starkly with the kind of content associated with "manosphere"…
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