Reimagining Masculinity: Preventing Violence from the Manosphere (WINNIPEG)

In times of political and economic uncertainty a consequence is a reactive tightening of gender norms. This reduction of who we are and how we can express ourselves impacts us all, but those impacts are not all equal. Predominantly violence rises from boys and men towards girls, women and gender non-conforming peoples. The violence of patriarchy on boys and men doesn’t often receive as much examination.
How do we stand up and address the rise of this form of violence in our communities? This workshop aims to lay out a framework of empathy and accountability for those perpetuating violence. Various intersecting social factors that feed this phenomenon will be discussed to place us in a position to take action. Then we’ll figure out how to discuss all of these topics using more approachable language.