Let's talk... about How Social Media Shapes our Views on Masculinity and Femininity

Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok – almost everyone uses social media these days. It is how we stay connected with one another, express ourselves and scrolling through Instagram reels or TikTok’s is a fun and easy way to pass the time. But is there a downside to it all? 

Young people tend to look up to influencers on social media, but once you get into the ‘tradwife’ or ‘alpha male’ algorithm, there really is no escaping it. Andrew Tate will soon be dominating your feed. Is the content young people are getting exposed to getting more extreme? How does this influence their views on identity, gender roles and society? 

Experts will share their insights in an open atmosphere, that will question and discuss whether, and if so how, our behavior is partly determined by what we see and hear online when looking at gender roles and norms. Learn about incel, tradwives and the manosphere. When does this lead to excesses and possible violence? What role do influencer play? What is the effect on society as a whole? Who is responsible, the individual, the tech companies or politics? How can we built up resilience against stereotypical or biased sexual messages in the media?

LET’S TALK is a programme in which we not only give the floor to experts, but also challenge the audience to speak up and interact. So join us.

 
With:
Linda Duits, PhD
Independent Social Scientist specialized in Popular Culture, Gender and Sexuality, Publicist, Writer and Podcast Maker, Amsterdam
Robyn Mooney, PhD
Assistant Professor in Forensic Psychology, Maastricht University 
Annemarie van Oosten , PhD
Assistant Professor Communication Sciences, Psychology, Youth and Media, University of Amsterdam