Radicalization and the Politics of Masculinity in Australia

Some boys are being radicalised by misogynist online subcultures like the 'Manosphere' and the 'incel' (involuntarily celibate) scene. Parents are anxious and boys are confused. What's happening, why, and what can be done? Join Big Ideas host Natasha Mitchell and guests at the 2025 Byron Writers Festival for an insightful exploration with three influential Australians.

Speakers

Jess Hill, investigative journalist specialising in gendered violence, author of See What You Made Me Do, and the Quarterly Essay Losing it: Can We Stop Violence Against Women and Children?

Thomas Mayo, Indigenous rights activist, maritime union leader, author of Always Was, Always Will Be, editor of Dear Son: Letters and Reflections from First Nations Fathers and Sons.

George Megalogenis, journalist, political and social commentator, and author of the Quarterly Essay Minority Report: the New Shape of Australian Politics.

Thanks to Byron Writers Festival artistic director Jessica Alice and team.