Gijs Korenblik, a teacher in Warnsveld, the Netherlands, shows a scene from Adolescence in class on May 7. PHOTO: ILVY NJIOKIKTJIEN/NYTIMESPublished Sep 20, 2026, 11:16 AMUpdated Sep 20, 2026, 11:16 AMA Dutch teacher uses the Netflix series Adolescence to teach high school students about online misogyny, bullying and masculinity to encourage open discussions and challenge harmful stereotypes.The "manosphere", an online network promoting misogynistic views, influences many boys.Experts debate the use of Adolescence as a teaching tool, with some warning it may alienate boys, while others praise its role in raising awareness and promoting thoughtful conversation.WARNSVELD, the Netherlands – “What makes a man a man?”Gijs Korenblik, a social studies teacher in Warnsveld, a small town in the eastern Netherlands, posed the question one day to his high school students. “It’s a difficult question, even for adults,” the teacher conceded.See more on
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