Newcastle – What about the Menz?

“What about the Menz?” has become a meme, used by some feminists, to point out when discussions about women’s issues are highjacked by male concerns.

For example, when a conversation about women’s pay is turned into one about justice for fathers.  But what about when men really do have problems?  From custody battles to homelessness, suicide rates to success in education, are we paying enough attention to and tackling the many real problems men face today?

Or is it simply that men don’t like sharing a public sphere where women’s issues are better profiled? Have they had it too good for too long?  Or is this simply another example of divisive identity politics – pitting men against women?

Do phrases such as ‘What about the Menz?’ ‘Mansplaining’ and ‘Toxic Masculinity’ deliberately silence men and their concerns?  How do we tackle the very many serious problems men (and women) face today?

Intro by @PipsOrgNE co-founder Dr Martin Evison @drmartin_evison

Join the discussion

You are warmly invited to join us at The Telegraph, Orchard Street, Newcastle Upon Tyne NE1 3NY (behind the Central Station), for our next meeting on Tuesday 1st October 2024 at 19:00.

See here for location.

We are growing!

We are expanding our activities via regional Politics in Pubs groups and have created a map where you can search for a group near you. Our latest group in Ilkley is actively looking for new members and if you live in the area please contact them via email.

Don't worry if you can't find anything nearby as you can start your own group. If you would like to be put in touch with other people interested in talking about politics, please reply to this email letting us know your location and we'll help to get the conversation started.

We have also started to grow our network with other free speech groups who have a similar interest in open discussion and debate. If you have such a group and want to appear on our map please get in touch.