The Australian government has introduced new laws aimed at reducing harmful content on digital platforms, following advocacy by activist Chanel Contos' youth-led organization, Teach us Consent. The proposed legislation includes an "opt-out" model that would allow users to return to a traditional, timeline-based feed instead of being influenced by algorithm-driven content. This is part of broader efforts to ensure that tech companies take more responsibility for protecting users from abusive and harmful material online. Support for the new laws has grown, especially as concerns about the influence of "manosphere" content have increased in Australian schools. The manosphere refers to a network of online communities and content that often promotes extreme views on gender roles, women, and violence. While the opt-out model might help reduce the spread of such content, the underlying issue—misogyny—remains central to the manosphere's message. Many argue that the manosphere has not created misogyny but has instead capitalized on existing, deeply rooted societal attitudes. Misogyny, or the hatred of women, has long been embedded in various societal institutions, including legal systems, medicine, and education. Despite progress in promoting gender equality, the persistence of these attitudes suggests that current efforts are missing a key component in preventing their spread. While some explanations for misogynistic behavior, such as poor mental health or loneliness, are often cited, the evidence connecting these factors to misogyny is unclear. These explanations also fail to account for the historical presence of such attitudes among men and boys, or why they are more likely to hold these beliefs and commit acts of sexual violence. The new laws follow earlier government measures aimed at reducing online harms, such as social media age restrictions introduced in December of the previous year. However, early assessments showed that many young users found ways to bypass these restrictions, with little evidence that the policies effectively reduced access to harmful content by those under 16. This suggests that users determined to access such material will likely find a way to do so, making it unlikely that men and boys engaging with the manosphere will opt out of algorithm-driven content. To effectively address misogyny, experts argue that restricting harmful content is an important first step but not the full solution. Intervening early, especially in childhood education, is crucial. Comprehensive and sustained education programs that promote respectful relationships and critical thinking can help shift the attitudes and beliefs that contribute to violence against women. These programs must be supported by adequate resources for schools and families, including initiatives that assist parents escaping violent relationships and provide healing for both survivors and perpetrators. Regulation and education must work together to combat the spread of misogynistic ideas. While measures that limit the reach of harmful content are necessary, they must be paired with ongoing efforts to help young people critically evaluate the information they consume. Only through a combination of these approaches can the underlying misogyny fueling the manosphere be effectively addressed.