Details:
Men Against Patriachy London (MAP Ldn) a monthly gathering for cis and trans men, queer or heterosexual to meet up and engage in conversation. Guided by excerpts of academic writings, but also pop culture media (movies, cartoons, music and social media posts), we will be questioning in what ways has patriarchy shaped our lived experiences and how can we individually and collectively map our way out of its grip. This event will create space for men+ who have the intention of dismantling patriarchy, as well as be a support network on often an isolating path.
“It’s not true that men are unwilling to change. It’s true that many men are afraid to change. It’s true that masses of men haven’t even begun to look at the ways that patriarchy keeps them from knowing themselves, from being in touch with their feelings, from loving. To know love, men must be able to let go of the will to dominate. They must be able to choose life over death. They must be willing to change.” - bell hooks, The Will To Change: Men, Masculinity, and Love
Join us for the first of many evenings exploring the edges of our comfortability, as we assess what it will take to redefine our sense of self, away from the script we have been handed to by society. The space will be open and welcoming, respectful and informed by Black feminist theory.
Are you a man (cis, trans/trans-masculine) or non-binary/gender queer person (assigned male at birth) and is interested in dismantling patriarchy in theory and in practice, whilst finding a fellowship of other men+ who share your commitment? Then this is the place for you.
If men are to reclaim the essential goodness of male being… we must envision alternatives to patriarchal masculinity. We must all change. - bell hooks
The space will be facilitated as an open discussion, where people will be invited to participate with questions, comments, provide insight and resources or share personal experiences.
The facilitators:
Prince (He/They)
Prince is a facilitator and organiser who is passionate about creating and nurturing spaces for people to show up as their authentic selves. He currently splits his time working as an event manager for London's first consciously queer intersectional bookshop (The Common Press) and building a creative ecosystem for Black people of African, Caribbean, Mixed and Indigenous heritage to expand imagination towards collective liberation, using creativity (ATINUDA).
Nic (The/He)
Nic has been immersed in community organising since 2019, building spaces for connection, collective learning and solidarity with Black Queer communities. Their work spans facilitation, training and community building through organisations including BLAQ UK and Black Queer Connect. At the heart of Nic's organising is a commitment to collaboration with Black Trans people, fostering community-led approaches to collective care, visibility and liberation.