Dossier
Muslim manosphere
Coverage of Muslim manosphere in the Nexus archive.
- The Muslim manosphere and Achraf Hakimi
Moroccan footballer Achraf Hakimi faces a rape trial in France over a 2023 allegation, which could result in a 15-year prison sentence. His case has become a focal point for discussions around the Muslim manosphere, with online circles in 2023 linking him to unverified rumors about financial disputes during his divorce and framing him as a masculine icon. The trial intersects with broader cultural and political tensions involving gender roles, Western feminism, and perceptions of the French judicial system.