📰 Jack Thorne Speaks Out: ‘We’re Losing a Generation of Young Men’

🎥 LIVE from UK Parliament:
Jack Thorne, co-creator of the acclaimed drama Adolescence, delivered a passionate and urgent testimony today during a parliamentary hearing addressing rising misogyny among boys and young men.

Speaking before MPs in London, Thorne warned of a cultural crisis:

“We’re losing a generation of young men to hatred, fear, and online echo chambers. We have to act — and fast.”

Drawing from his experience writing Adolescence, a show that explores youth identity, peer pressure, and gender dynamics, Thorne emphasized the powerful influence of digital platforms like TikTok and YouTube.
He cautioned lawmakers:

“If we let algorithms define masculinity, we shouldn't be surprised by what it becomes.”

Thorne called for stronger educational reforms, greater support for youth-focused media, and accountability from tech companies. He also urged creatives to use storytelling as a means to reshape cultural norms.

The committee responded with interest, noting the unique insight that artists like Thorne can bring to public policy.

💬 What do you think — can media be part of the solution to rising gender-based hate?
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