Critical Masculinity in the Digital Age: Fikri Anıl Altıntaş in Mannheim
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When digital role models shape our coexistence
What does it mean to be a man today? Fikri Anıl Altıntaş addresses this question on November 11, 2026, at the University of Mannheim. His talk combines social analysis, personal reflection, and an open discussion about images of masculinity in the digital age.
Manosphere, Red-Pill Rhetoric, and Digital Radicalization
The focus is on online spaces where anti-feminist ideologies are spread. Altıntaş illuminates the so-called Manosphere, the impact of manfluencers, and the promises of figures like Andrew Tate. He shows why toxic images of masculinity are particularly attractive to young men and how digital radicalization processes emerge.
Critical Masculinity as an Invitation to Self-Reflection
The event contextualizes current debates academically and inquires about the social structures behind individual attitudes. The relationship between anti-feminist ideologies and gender-based violence against women and queer individuals is also addressed. The approach of critical masculinity does not see dominance as a goal but instead emphasizes responsibility, empathy, and self-reflection.
Lecture and Open Discussion at the University of Mannheim
After the lecture, the format opens up for questions and personal perspectives from the audience. The discussion will be moderated by Dr. Karina Essig, head of the Equal Opportunities and Diversity Unit at the University of Mannheim. The event is part of the Action Week Perspectives Matter focusing on diversity, participation, and equal opportunities and is aimed at students, educators, staff, and the interested public.
An Author with a Socio-Political Perspective
Fikri Anıl Altıntaş works as an author and political educator. He studied political science, ethnology, and Eastern European studies in Tübingen, Istanbul, and Berlin, and writes about masculinities, anti-feminism, role models, and migrant-marked identities. As a volunteer HeForShe ambassador for UN Women Germany, he is committed to gender equality.
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The Mannheim event promises a focused evening with clear questions, controversial topics, and space for exchange. Those who want to better understand digital discourses, question their own role images, and gain new perspectives on critical masculinity will experience an informative and dialog-oriented lecture here.
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