Man Enough (Ebook)

How to Protect Boys from Online Misogyny

Matteo Bergamini , Amelia Fairney

A parent's guide to combating toxic masculinity and rising misogyny in the digital world

'Look out, manosphere. These two are coming to get our boys back' The Times

'A crucial and timely book - indispensable for parents of boys and indeed anyone' Cathy Newman

How to talk to boys about the toxic manosphere - and de-radicalise those already in its grip.

Boys and young men are facing a crisis of online misogyny. Harmful beliefs are spiralling out of control, fed by the influencers who exploit boys' normal insecurities for online views and promise a seductively easy route to status, wealth and sexual success - at the expense of women and girls.

Compassionate and expert-led, Man Enough distils decades of expertise to teach parents and carers how to talk so your boys will listen. As founder and head of strategy at Shout Out UK, Matteo Bergamini MBE and Amelia Fairney draw on their organisation's award-winning media literacy training to offer essential tools for working together to combat misinformation and inoculating your sons against manipulation. With advice on building emotional resilience and fostering respectful relationships, as well as important tips for online safety and spotting fake news, this clear-sighted guide will empower you to help your sons lead healthier online lives.

Publication date: September 24, 2026

£11.99

ISBN: 9781805229223

ISBN 10 / ASIN: B0G8NHTK3P

Imprint: Souvenir Press

Subject: Self Help & Advice

Man Enough (Paperback)

How to Protect Boys from Online Misogyny

Matteo Bergamini , Amelia Fairney

A parent's guide to combating toxic masculinity and rising misogyny in the digital world

'Look out, manosphere. These two are coming to get our boys back' The Times

'A crucial and timely book - indispensable for parents of boys and indeed anyone' Cathy Newman

How to talk to boys about the toxic manosphere - and de-radicalise those already in its grip.

Boys and young men are facing a crisis of online misogyny. Harmful beliefs are spiralling out of control, fed by the influencers who exploit boys' normal insecurities for online views and promise a seductively easy route to status, wealth and sexual success - at the expense of women and girls.

Compassionate and expert-led, Man Enough distils decades of expertise to teach parents and carers how to talk so your boys will listen. As founder and head of strategy at Shout Out UK, Matteo Bergamini MBE and Amelia Fairney draw on their organisation's award-winning media literacy training to offer essential tools for working together to combat misinformation and inoculating your sons against manipulation. With advice on building emotional resilience and fostering respectful relationships, as well as important tips for online safety and spotting fake news, this clear-sighted guide will empower you to help your sons lead healthier online lives.

Publication date: September 24, 2026

£14.99

ISBN: 9781805229216

Imprint: Souvenir Press

Subject: Self Help & Advice

Reviews for Man Enough

'Look out, manosphere. These two are coming to get our boys back ... Conscientiously researched ... I leave in no doubt that in general Fairney and Bergamini are right: the stakes are high'

 The Times

'This book could not be more important'

 Sunday Post

'A crucial and timely book - indispensable for parents of boys and indeed anyone concerned about the manosphere. With toxic misogyny rife in the online world, we all need a manual to chart a way through: this is it!'

Cathy Newman 

'Helps parents protect kids from misogyny'

 Sky News

'Praise for Shout Out UK'

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'Their drive and enthusiasm to make a real difference to young people is clear to see . . . Shout Out UK go over and above'

Sarah Lewis UK Youth

'[Shout Out UK] will give you the tools necessary to understand and engage in politics'

Professor Matthew Flinders Sir Bernard Crick Centre for the Public Understanding of Politics

'Young people have important, inspiring contributions to make to politics and yet their voices are too often ignored. This course can help equip them with the tools to challenge decision makers better'

Fatima Manji Channel 4 News

Matteo Bergamini

Matteo Bergamini

Matteo Bergamini MBE is a father of two and the founder of Shout Out UK, a multi-award winning social enterprise dedicated to teaching young people media literacy and combating online misinformation.

Amelia Fairney

Amelia Fairney

Amelia Fairney is a mother of one and Head of Strategy and Communications at Shout Out UK. She has worked in the field for thirty years.