Sociology: Masculinity & Contemporary Society – Growing Up Masculine: Offline Spaces, and Social Change with Dr Alex Rhys-Taylor from Goldsmiths, University of London

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In this Sociology session, Dr Alex Rhys-Taylor, Senior Lecturer and Deputy Head of the Department of Sociology at Goldsmiths, University of London, will run an interactive talk for students on Masculinity & Contemporary Society – Growing Up Masculine: Offline Spaces, and Social Change.

What does the world that young men inhabit today – shaped by online influencers and offline spaces of leisure – tell us about gender, class, and identity?

This session explores the cultural environments and activities associated with young men, connecting them to themes in Sociology. We’ll examine how ideas of masculinity circulate through peer cultures and physical spaces, as well as what happens when those physical spaces shrink and disappear.

Along the way, we’ll consider how shifts in class structure, urban space, and media have shaped both leisure and masculinity, offering insights into Britain’s social history and the forces shaping young lives today.

Lecturer Profile: Dr Alex Rhys-Taylor

Our events are designed so that a group of students can take part from a classroom or students and teachers can take part as individuals, either from school or from home. There is no charge to take part.

As a live, participative event, this session will not be recorded but slides and other resources will be shared after the event, where available.

Suitable for: Aged 16+ pre-university students studying, or with a possible interest in studying, Sociology and related disciplines. Student groups as well as students and teachers joining individually are very welcome.

Preparation/Pre-Reading: Students may wish to consider the topic in advance and questions they have. Students can also think about questions about studying at university level.

The IT Setup: The event will be run on Zoom and participants will be able to join using laptops, tablets, and mobile devices. If you are joining as a school group, we recommend connecting with one device and projecting on to a whiteboard. You will be able to interact with the speaker via typed comments and questions and/or via a microphone. Full details will be sent to those who have registered (see below) prior to the event.

Booking a Place: This is free for schools and colleges. If you would like to take part in this event, please register your interest using the link to the registration form below:

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