Although research on the manosphere is expanding globally, Anglo-American perspectives remain dominant. Research into the manosphere in the Nordic countries is currently dispersed and somewhat under-researched The Nordic Manosphere Network aims to change this by creating a collaborative, interdisciplinary space that brings manosphere researchers together and fosters potential for collaboration. The purpose of the Network is also to reflect on the Nordic-specific cultures and societies that situate and influence Nordic manospheres in different ways, e.g. the Nordic welfare states, gender equality, state feminism and other cultural and societal issues that are specific to the region.
Inaugural symposium of the Nordic Manosphere Network
The Network aims to bring together individuals researching the Manosphere within a Nordic context, with the goal of facilitating discussions and collaboration across borders and boundaries. The main goal for this inaugural symposium will thus be to bring together different scholars from the Nordics (and beyond) and unite the different strands of work to better facilitate ongoing work with the Nordic Manosphere.
We invite submissions engaging with any aspect of the Nordic manosphere, including:
- Incel communities
- Red-pill narratives
- Tradwife discourses
- Digital masculinities
- Platform dynamics
- Manosphere financing and business models
- Anti-gender discourse
- Overlaps with the far-right
- Feminist or intersectional approaches to these digital cultures
We especially encourage early-career scholars to contribute.
Following the symposium, accepted abstracts will be published in a digital booklet, and participants will be invited to join regular online meetings designed to foster collaboration, peer support, and long-term research development. The Network seeks to connect isolated researchers, strengthen Nordic scholarship on gendered digital cultures, and develop regionally grounded frameworks for studying this increasingly influential online phenomenon.”
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We invite applications for paper presentations from academics of all levels. In particular we welcome PhD students and early career scholars.
Who can apply?
We invite applications for paper presentations from academics of all levels. In particular we welcome PhD students and early career scholars.
Practical information
The symposium will take place in Aarhus University (Denmark) from September morning 17th to afternoon 18th (1,5 days total). Attendance to the symposium is free of charge.
Funding
PhD students and early career researchers (ECR) may apply for funding to cover their accommodation during the symposium. This is done in particular to ensure representation of perspectives from the new and upcoming scholars.
Attendance is free and for that reason the NMN also invites for application to scholars who may not need funding.
To apply for funding, please complete a motivation letter to your application.
Funding is generously provided by the Nordic Gender Fund established by the Swedish Secretariat for Gender Research.
All abstracts will be peer reviewed by the board of the Nordic Manosphere Network.
The deadline for the submission is 17th of April
By submitting your abstract through this form, you are providing us with personal information and academic content that requires processing. Below you will find information about how your data will be processed and stored:
Your submitted information, including name, institutional affiliation, e-mail address, and abstract will be processed solely for the purpose of evaluating your submission and contacting you with a decision. Your personal information will be accessed only by the NMN organizing committee. A blinded version of your abstract may be shared with other contributors for review purposes. If your abstract is accepted it will be displayed in the program along with your name and affiliation.
All information will be handled in accordance with applicable data protection regulations and stored on secure servers. Your information will be retained until three months after the end of the symposium.