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Race, class, and sexual orientation are all qualities that determine how much power a man is likely to have. Manhood is inherently racialised and class bound and Black men are limited in the ways they can define themselves in relation to hegemonic masculine norms.
Some claim that Black men do not have equal access to the social, economic and political benefits of being a man, whilst others believe Black men still receive patriarchal dividends even if they are excluded from the dominant definitions of masculinity.
Do all men have access to the same privileges of "maleness" or can patriarchal power be limited?
Dominant discourse often constructs Black masculinity as inherently problematic and in need of “correction, repair, or rescue.” What is a good Black man? Is it one who distances himself from blackness? Which Black men merit inclusion into the mainstream? Is it only those who fit the assimilationist white ideal?
Join us as we explore identity, gender expression, and all the beauty and complexity of Black Manhood. Below are just some of the questions we will explore together;
· How did you learn to perform your assigned gender role?
· How do Black men experience and perpetuate colourism?
· Do men face repercussions for rejecting masculine norms?
· What are you ashamed of people knowing about you and money?
· What expressions of femininity have you been encouraged to avoid?
· Do women benefit from adopting stereotypically masculine behaviour?
· Is your gender identity and sexual orientation fixed, or might they change throughout your lifetime?
Our events are open to ALL BODIES. Participants are encouraged to ask questions, offer valuable insights, and allow for open respectful dialogue. Everyone is encouraged to contribute authentically without fear of judgment. We stand for the inherent worth of all people and aim to create a psychologically safe and inclusive space.