#80 | The manosphere, positive role models, Brooklyn Nine-Nine & more | Dr Robert Lawson

My guest today is Dr Rob Lawson. Rob is Associate Professor in Sociolinguistics at Birmingham City University and author of the book 'Language and Mediated Masculinities’. I talk to Rob about: - The manosphere - what it is and why it appeals to boys and men - How media works to slowly pull people to more extreme views - Why investment needs to be made in our communities and the importance of role models - How the sitcom Brooklyn 99 promotes positive masculinity - & much more Enjoy the episode. Connect with Rob: https://twitter.com/rob_lawson1 https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-lawson-a1285955/ Rob's book "Language and Mediated Masculinities": https://amzn.eu/d/a4c8uzC Beyond Equality charity: https://www.beyondequality.org/ Connect with me: https://www.twitter.com/samuelcwhart https://www.instagram.com/samuelcwhart https://www.facebook.com/samuelcwhart