From Online Forums to Politics: How Anti-Feminist Rhetoric Gains Power

On the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, FRANCE 24 investigates a global surge in masculinist rhetoric. This movement seeks to normalize misogyny, which is the hatred of or prejudice against women. This is the second report in a three-part series. It explores how masculinism has moved from obscure internet forums to become a key political tool. Populist parties and authoritarian leaders are increasingly adopting this discourse. From the United States to South Korea, these groups are using it to roll back women's rights.