Woman’s Hour, Radio 4, Interview with Raewyn Connell, 17 March 2026

Summary of complaint

We received complaints from people who felt the question put to Raewyn Connell concerning misogyny in relation to the documentary 'Inside the Mansophere' was not appropriate.


Our response

Raewyn Connell, Professor Emerita at the University of Sydney, was invited to contribute to the item on misogyny, on the basis of her academic work as a renowned sociologist studying the social theory of masculinity.  

Professor Connell shared her academic expertise in this discussion exploring themes raised by the Louis Theroux documentary, Inside the Manosphere, also acknowledging her personal experience as a trans- woman. 

Woman's Hour regularly covers the topic of misogyny and includes a range of voices and perspectives.

Professor Sarah Hawkes from the gender equality think tank Global 50/50 also contributed to the discussion.