Masculinity and Femininity

What to Expect:
In this discussion, we’ll explore the philosophical and existential dimensions of masculinity and femininity. What do these terms actually mean? Are they rooted in nature, shaped by society, or expressions of inner character?

We’ll raise questions such as:

• What is a “real man” or a “real woman”—and who decides?
• Is masculinity something performed or something inherent?
• Are strength, care, and virtue gendered qualities—or universal ones?
• How have thinkers across history—from Aristotle and Nietzsche to Beauvoir and Butler—understood gender and identity?
• Can masculinity and femininity coexist or complement each other within one person?

The aim is not to reach consensus, but to examine the ideals, stereotypes, and tensions that shape how we understand ourselves and others.

Schedule:

• 18:00–18:10 – Getting to know each other
• 18:10–19:40 – Discussion: Masculinity and Femininity
• 19:40–20:00 – Debrief and choosing the next topic

Everyone is welcome—no prior reading or background needed, only curiosity and openness.

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