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The Grift Economy: The ‘Manosphere’ Isn’t a Movement. It’s a Multibillion-Dollar Grievance Industry (www.equimundo.org)

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cross-posted from: https://piefed.world/c/tech/p/1326771/the-grift-economy-how-young-men-are-being-sold-fake-belonging-and-fake-wealth-online

Full Report: The Grift Economy: How Young Men Are Being Sold Fake Belonging and Fake Wealth Online.

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[–] A_norny_mousse@piefed.zip 14 points 2 weeks ago

The report argues that what is commonly described as the “manosphere” is better understood as the male grievance industry – a structured, three-stage commercial pipeline (recruitment, grievance injection, and monetization of trust) that converts a young man’s search for purpose into recurring revenue for creators and the platforms that amplify them. The report and its coauthors treat the ecosystem as a consumer protection and financial accountability story, not a culture war.