Rarely has there seemed a more confusing time to be a man. This uncertainty has spawned an array of bizarre and harmful underground subcultures, collectively known as the ‘manosphere’, as men search for new forms of belonging.

Join acclaimed journalist James Bloodworth as he delves into these worlds and asks: what does their emergence say about Western society? Why are so many men susceptible to the sinister beliefs these groups promote? And what can we do about their pernicious encroachment upon our social and political spheres? Along the way, he enlists in a bootcamp for ‘alpha males’, dissects cultural figures including Jordan Peterson and Andrew Tate, and accompanies modern day Hugh Hefners as they broadcast their jet-set lifestyles to millions of followers.

AUTHOR BIO

James Bloodworth is a journalist and the author of The Myth of Meritocracy, Hired, and Lost Boys. His writing has appeared in the Times, the Guardian, and Prospect. Much of Bloodworth's work concerns the struggles of working class people.

CHAIR BIO

Emily Setty is Senior Lecturer in Criminology at the University of Surrey. Her research focuses on young people’s experiences of sex and relationships both online and offline. She is particularly interested in harmful and abusive behaviour between and affecting young people.

James will be signing copies of his latest book, ‘Lost Boys’, which will be available to purchase on the night.

This event will take place upstairs in the Nightingale Room at The Grand Central Pub, Brighton. Unfortunately, there is no wheelchair access to the venue.

• DOORS OPEN : 19:00

• TALK STARTS : 19:30

• AUDIENCE Q&A : 20:30

• BOOK SIGNING : 21:00