LET'S TALK ABOUT MEN: Positive Masculinity in Modern Day Kenya

 

Masculinity and femininity are broad terms that seek to define what makes a man or a woman. Most definitions have been guided by traditions and norms. Over time, the definition of femininity and masculinity has changed and keeps changing due to modernization, women empowerment, economic factors etc.

 

As these definitions change so does their effect on inter gender relations. The effects of these changes are witnessed in several ways both at the family level and societal level. There exists no uniform definition of masculinity despite the different views expressed by religious institutions, academicians, civil society or individuals.

The gender forum will dialogue with different stakeholders on positive masculinity in the context of gender discourse and gender programming.

 

The gender forum seeks to explore:

Discussion Panel:

 

Chris Hart, Psychologist and relationship expert

Kennedy Otina, Programme Associate (Regional Men to Men),FEMNET

Oyunga Pala, Columnist

 

Moderator : Mike Wachira, Deputy Director CREAW, Global Gender Ambassador

 

About the Gender ForumThe Gender Forum is a monthly public dialogue convened by the Heinrich Böll Stiftung since 2001, facilitating dialogue on pertinent national social issues with a gendered lens. It brings together scholars, law makers and implementers, civil activists, government institutions, students and the general public, aiming at increasing knowledge and effectiveness of policy and programmes.

The forum is convened in Nairobi, in Kisumu (in conjunction with Kenya Female Advisory Organisation KEFEADO) and it travels around Kenya in response to County interests.