This article is devastatingly instructive about the workings of patriarchy that the Epstein case has made clear for all to see: www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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This article is devastatingly instructive about the workings of patriarchy that the Epstein case has made clear for all to see: www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Episode 62 of the Now and Men podcast with Prof Brendan Gough
Many men now worry about their health and appearance. But what is driving such practices, and do they challenge masculine norms? We explore with Prof Brendan Gough in episode 62 of #NowandMen, highlighting the pressures men now face to be fit, strong and self-reliant: nowandmen.net/episode/bren...
‘About 80% of data-annotation and content moderation workers are drawn from rural, semi-rural or marginalised backgrounds. Firms deliberately operate from smaller cities and towns, where rents and labour costs are lower, and a growing pool of first-generation graduates are seeking jobs.’
After 5 years, we finally have a new trailer for #NowandMen! If you're interested in men's role in gender equality, then give us a listen, wherever you get your podcasts - we have 61 episodes so far! And if you know someone else who might be, then share it with them too! 💜 nowandmen.net
Many social problems are blamed on 'fatherlessness'. But if fathers aren't present, where are they? @profatarrant.bsky.social explains how our social structures - such as inadequate housing, jobs, social security & parenting support - are obstructing engaged fatherhood: nowandmen.net/episode/anna...
"The NPPF is a planning document. It sets out guidelines for housebuilding and planning in England. "The VAWG strategy is about protecting women and girls from violence and misogyny. "It's unclear as to why anyone would expect the two things to be combined and therefore difficult to respond directly to the criticism."
The Guardian has covered the story that there's no mention of women's safety in new planning guidance, despite it being recommended in two major government reports in the last month. But this is what the Dept of Housing, Communities and Local Gov had to say.
Where's my pitchfork...
Episode 61 of the Now and Men podcast with Prof Anna Tarrant
Fathers on low incomes & young dads are often portrayed as 'failing', & father absence blamed for a 'crisis of masculinity'. Yet many are seeking to care for their children despite the hurdles, so how can we support them? @profatarrant.bsky.social explains on #NowandMen nowandmen.net/episode/anna...
This is a lovely podcast, which highlights how youth work and youth clubs can help to address a range of different issues, including violence prevention - but also the importance and joy of them in and of themselves: www.theguardian.com/news/audio/2...
Flying foxes die in their thousands in worst mass-mortality event since Australia’s black summer
It was inspiring to learn about the social movement that rose up to stop martial law this time last year in South Korea, with Goldie Kim for #NowandMen. And to learn about the central role of young women - who have also driven the 'feminist reboot' in the country: nowandmen.net/episode/gold...
So many fascinating and important issues – and so much more to understand, investigate & address! So we’ll be back with more episodes of #NowandMen soon. In the meantime, thank you to all our brilliant guests for coming on the show, and to all of you for tuning in. Here’s to a more peaceful 2026! 💜
Finally, December marked one year since President Yoon declared martial law in South Korea, so we spoke to veteran activist Goldie Kim about the connections between this & the virulent Manosphere there – and the inspiring resurgence of the feminist movement in response: nowandmen.net/episode/gold...
In Nov, @steven-d-roberts.bsky.social made the case that we need to avoid feeding into notions that boys are ‘under attack’, and highlight why gender equality is good for all of us - something many boys and men are already putting into practice in a variety of ways: nowandmen.net/episode/stev...
In Oct, Kopano Ratele persuasively articulated why we need to *decolonise* work on masculinity - and that key to preventing violence is for us men to embrace our vulnerability, and learn to love and be loved: nowandmen.net/episode/kopa...
In Sept, we spoke to feminist legend Cynthia Enloe about rising militarisation around the world, how ideas about masculinity and femininity are being used to justify this and recruit men to fight, and why feminist curiosity can help us to understand what's happening: nowandmen.net/episode/cynt...
In Aug, @claremcglynn.bsky.social explained how AI and the big tech companies are exacerbating gender inequality, including enabling and profiting from widespread misogyny, pornography, and violence against women through technologies like deepfakes and ‘nudify’ apps: nowandmen.net/episode/clar...
In June, @finnfox.bsky.social provided powerful challenges to current debates, arguing that we should stop seeking to 'save' masculinity, that radical feminism is good for men, and that we should show support for trans people at a time when they're being so scapegoated: nowandmen.net/episode/finn...
In May we moved to the workplace, to explore why gender inequality at work is so persistent, how it ends up harming everyone, and how science is used in questionable ways to justify gendered divisions of labour, with @cordeliafine.bsky.social: nowandmen.net/episode/patr...
In April, Adolescence was becoming a global phenomenon, so we discussed the Netflix series with none other than Jackson Katz, as well as his new book, ‘Every Man’ - an invaluable guide for men who want to help make a difference in stopping gender-based violence: nowandmen.net/episode/ever...
In March, we looked at the surge in femicides in Australia with Tarang Chawla, who powerfully articulated why it’s so important for men to speak about men’s violence against women, and the ripple effects it has on all of our lives: nowandmen.net/episode/tara...
In Feb, we discussed the organised, well-funded backlash against gender equality with @ilbarrani.bsky.social, and how people who are working with men and boys can respond – including his involvement in campaigns against draconian abortion restrictions in Malta: nowandmen.net/episode/back...
In January, we spoke to Cassie Pedersen about the relationship between masculinity and harms against animals and the environment, and why we need to break down stereotypes that it's ‘feminine’ to care for nature: nowandmen.net/episode/care...
Happy new year one and all! A lot has happened in public discourses about masculinity over the last year. These shifts can be traced through the interviews we have conducted on #NowandMen in 2025, with some hugely knowledgeable people doing vital work with men and boys and for gender justice...
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It was moving to talk to Goldie Kim for the 60th episode of #NowandMen. She has been engaged in activism for gender justice in South Korea for 30 years, including the forming of @menengage.bsky.social Korea this year, as more young men start to recognise feminism offers solutions to their problems.
Episode 60 of the Now and Men podcast with Goldie Kim.
A year ago today, President Yoon attempted to impose martial law in South Korea. This was intertwined with the backlash against gender equality and growth of the Manosphere there. So how are South Korean feminists breaking down these divides and engaging with young men? nowandmen.net/episode/gold...
What a privilege to talk to @steven-d-roberts.bsky.social for #NowandMen. We discussed how men's violence impacts on *everyone*, but also the seeds of hope found in young working-class masculinities, and Steven's experiences of both - in his own life and his research: nowandmen.net/episode/stev...
My new piece looks at why men’s struggles/ disconnection are real, but also part of a wider social malaise that we can’t be pinned on women. I reject Galloway’s framing & argue the real crisis is rooted in broader social breakdown, not gender-essentialist narratives.
www.abc.net.au/religion/woe...
"What men need to succeed in the workplace has nothing to do with the numbers of women employed – it has to do with job security, livable wages, affordable rents, reliable sick pay and flexible work around parenting and caring," writes Guardian contributor Finn Mackay.
This was such a lovely time and a great privilege. Thanks @thedailypanda.bsky.social and Sandy Ruxton for being such great and generous hosts
