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Rising online masculinism in France fuels concern for consent, sexual health

Sidaction’s campaign targets 'toxic' influencers shaping young men’s attitudes online. © Sidaction

Masculinist ideas are circulating widely on social media in France, prompting warnings about their impact on young people’s sexual health and the culture of consent.

The French charity Sidaction, which works on HIV prevention and support, said the rise in what it calls harmful messages of male domination, sexism and sexual violence carries dangerous consequences for prevention and sexual health.

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