Masculinity, Backlash and Antifeminism - Associate Prof. Lucy Nicholas
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Masculinity, Backlash and Antifeminism - Dr Lucy Nicholas
How can we understand the resurgence of masculinism in Australia and elsewhere?
How can we challenge antifeminism and the increase in misogyny?
Lucy Nicholas will discuss the changes in contemporary masculinity and the worrying public resurgence of reactionary misogyny, especially online, and how we can use academic ideas to make sense of them. They will consider the emotional and ideological drivers of these ideas, some of the impacts they have, and how they may be challenged.
00:00 Introduction
02:40 Masculinity, Backlash and Antifeminism
07:57 Progress in Masculinity?
09:50 Toxic masculinity
11:04 Crisis in Masculinity?: Conservative 'crisis in masculinity' discourses
13:29 Contemporary Masculinities: Progrss, Regress or both?
15:18 Latest public discourse on young men: the manospehere, Andrew Tate, toxic misogyny
18:30 The manosphere
23:36 Key traits of the manosphere
25:46 The specific discourse in 'Australia'
28:23 Violence and the Manosphere; Public and Private, always gendered
30:53 Data about Vicortian men who use domestic and family violence, backlash and antifeminism
45:00 Necessity of nuance and complexity to understand 'backlash' and men's feelings
46:13 Considerations for Solutions: Learning from frontline workers, Nuance in instituational men's and boy's behaviour change
47:16 A closing thought...Avoid zero-sum logics!
48:01 Q&A
With a diverse academic background, Dr Nicholas received their PhD from the University of Edinburgh before embarking on a career that has taken them from the University of Portsmouth to their current position in Australia. Throughout their journey, they have demonstrated a passion for teaching, covering a wide range of subjects including sociology, social and political theory, gender and sexualities, and academic skills.
Dr Nicholas is the author of two influential books and their first book, “Queer Post-Gender Ethics,” published by Palgrave McMillan in 2014, explores the intersections of gender, sexuality, and ethics. Their second book, “The Persistence of Global Masculinism,” co-authored with Chris Agius, was published in 2018, shedding light on the complex dynamics of masculinity in a global context.
Lucy is currently working on two streams of research: one on sexuality and gender diversity, and one on men, masculinity, and violence prevention. With their expertise and commitment to advancing knowledge in gender and sexuality studies, Dr Lucy Nicholas continues to make significant contributions to academia and beyond.
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