In recent years, public debate around masculinity has intensified. In the post-#MeToo era, one might have hoped that younger generations would be more deconstructed, inclusive, and committed to gender equality than ever before. Yet this has not proven to be the case. Instead, there appears to be a significant backlash against gender equality, particularly among boys and young men.

From anti-gender movements and the global rise of far-right ideologies to the mainstreaming of online “manosphere” communities, incel subcultures, and the parallel emergence of a “femosphere” reclaiming essentialist values, gender discourse has entered a volatile and revealing phase.

This conversation invites us to explore how entitlement, identity, and vulnerability intersect in the lives of boys and men today. How do cultural, social, and economic insecurities shape their narratives? How do these dynamics impact gender equality and gender justice? And what new possibilities emerge when we critically dismantle these discourses and imagine masculinities beyond dominance and competition?

Gathered in a cozy, informal setting, our guests and audience will unpack these tensions together, seeking not easy answers but more honest and grounded dialogue.

Speakers announced soon

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Liminal deconstructs patriarchal norms and gendered expectations in community by holding each other accountable. We believe that everyone can—and men in particular must—contribute to gender justice by reflecting on how patriarchy influences their identity, behavior, and relationships. Liminal provides spaces for exchange, (un)learning, healing, and growth, facilitating transformation through personal development supported by feminist theory.
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