From looksmaxxing to more mainstream fitness influencers: male beauty standards are becoming increasingly prominent and are no longer confined to the manosphere or even to social media. Gen Z’ers go to the gym far more often than any generation before them, and you see more and more biceps on the streets.
What effect does this have on the body image of young men and their eating behaviours? How can we support them, and destigmatize eating disorders amongst young men? And how do masculinity norms play into idealizing bodies and (not) asking for help?
To answer these questions, we have joined forces with our Slovakian partner EDI Slovensko in a project to destigmatize eating disorders and body image issues in boys and men. EDI brings long-standing expertise in eating disorder prevention, campaign work, and direct work with young people. Emancipator brings specialised know-how in masculinities, gender stereotypes, and work with men. Together we create transformative methodologies and materials applicable in different cultural contexts.
On Tuesday, 6 October, we are organising a training in Amsterdam on eating disorders in boys and young men, early detection, intervention possibilities, and support for young people.
The training is intended for youth workers, teachers, psychologists, care professionals, trainers, community workers, parents, and others who work with boys and young men, or who have an interest in the subject, to strengthen knowledge about eating disorders in boys and men, and to develop their communication and gender-transformative skills through educational material.
English spoken.
Read more:
John Hopkins Medicine: ‘Looksmaxxing’ Trend Poses Risks for Boys and Teens
Register free:
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Datum en tijd:
6 oktober
Locatie:
Zeeburgerdijk 139-1
Amsterdam
Organisator:
Emancipator
