EP8 - Adolescence: ‘Artistic’ Propaganda

To day we are looking at the much talked about Netflix global hit 'Adolescence'. 

A lot has already been said so we wanted to look at it after the dust had settled. 

We will interrogate the technical brilliance of it, the narrative and its purpose. 

Resources:

Interviews

Creator Jack Thorne REVEALS The DEEP TRUTH Behind 'Adolescence'!

Adolescence writer calls for social media regulation for kids

'Adolescence' is a Moral Panic - William Costello | Maiden Mother Matriarch Episode 133

The Truth About Incels | Ash Sarkar meets William Costello

LIVE: 'Adolescence' Co-creator Jack Thorne, Addresses Parliament on Misogyny in Media | Screen

Research:

The Mating Psychology of Incels (Involuntary Celibates): Misfortunes, Misperceptions, and Misrepresentations

Groundbreaking study reveals the dating psychology of incels

“Incels” are not particularly right-wing or white, but they are extremely depressed, anxious, and lonely, according to new research

News Articles 

What incels think of Adolescence - They feel trivialised but amplified

Adolescence: drama schools hit out at ‘stars from nowhere’ narrative

What 'Adolescence' gets right about teen boys — according to a psychologist

The Adolescence alarm: ‘If there’s a problem with boys’ behaviour, it’s because of us’

Adolescence has sparked fears over teen slang – but emoji don’t cause radicalisation

Adolescence’s message has echoed around the world – but a social media ban is the wrong move

How ‘Adolescence’ Turned A Story Of Teen Violence Into A Political Call To Action

The cringeworthiness of showing Adolescence in schools

I’m a psychologist and this is why Adolescence shouldn’t be shown in schools

The UK wants to screen Netflix’s Adolescence in schools. Should you watch it with your child?