What Does It Mean to be a Queer Man in 2021? | Edinburgh
About this event series
Join us for a live panel discussion with WE CREATE SPACE on the topic of Queer Masculinity - the roles that we play, the societal barriers and structures we still face, and the lived experiences that inform who we are, or who we want to become.
The panel will be hosted by Michael Stephens, founder of WE CREATE SPACE, the self-empowerment platform for Queer Leaders, Change-Makers and LGBTQ+ Professionals.
He’ll be joined by guests Josh Rivers (from Busy Being Black, Jason Kwan, Rico Jacob Chase
Together they’ll discuss their own relationship with masculinity, sex and self-image, and start to challenge any pre-conceived ideas of what it means to be a ‘Queer Man’ in 2021.
Please note: This session is open to anyone who wants to learn or get curious. We will be focusing on masculinity primarily through the perspectives and experiences of ‘Queer Men’. We'd like to reassure and reaffirm to anyone is welcome and that this space is yours too.
Takeaways
Takeaways Use the safe space to discuss, learn and get curious.
Challenge self-imposed personal narratives and pre-existing notions
Acquire fresh perspectives
Feel empowered having discovered new information about yourself
Help normalise the discussion of heavily stigmatised issues.