Paris Anti-Mascu: A Struggle, Some Solutions

How can we fight against the rise of masculinist rhetoric, particularly on social media? How can we protect victims of violence and cyberharassment? And what solutions can we build to promote other models of masculinity?

On the occasion of the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, the City of Paris and the Théâtre de la Concorde are hosting an afternoon of meetings and discussions dedicated to the rise of masculinism and ways to address it. Testimonies, sociological analyses, and debates will help us better understand the mechanisms behind the spread of this rhetoric, its consequences for women, and the responses to bring to it. From political and legal initiatives to the regulation of digital platforms, this meeting will highlight concrete, sisterly, and solidary solutions.

Because the fight against sexist and sexual violence also involves culture and creativity, this day will also feature illustration, humor, and music, to imagine together other representations of masculinities.

Program

Welcome speech by Célia, from the podcast Entremeufs.

2:30 PM – Round Table 1: Current situation and testimonies

How does masculinism manifest itself today, particularly on social media? What mechanisms fuel cyberharassment and violence against women? Through testimonies and sociological insights, this first round table proposes to better understand the phenomenon and its consequences.
With:

- Isa c’est moi, influencer, victim testimony

- Laure Salmona, co-founder of Feminists Against Cyberharassment

- Thomas Piet, influencer committed to fighting against masculinism

- Sophia Ayada, CNRS researcher on equality issues

- Moderation: Naomi Titti, from the podcast Les Couilles sur la table.

Carte blanche to Gabrielle Siry-Houari, delegate councillor in charge of the fight against sexist and sexual violence in public spaces.

Screening of Robabée’s illustrations and a video from the Entremeufs podcast.

4:00 PM – Round Table 2: Sisterly and solidary solutions

What responses can be provided to the rise of masculinism? How can we act in the political, judicial, and digital fields? This second round table explores levers for action to fight violence, hold platforms accountable, and promote other representations of masculinities.

With:

- Évelyne Corbière, Senator of La Réunion, member of the Senate's delegation on women's rights, in charge of a report on masculinism

- Tiphaine Bouglon, PhD candidate, specialist in digital platform and content regulation issues

- Hippolyte Marquetty, lawyer representing six victims in a case linked to masculinism

- Lucile Bernatas, from We Are Safe Place, regarding the documentary 'Et maintenant, on fait quoi?'

Moderation: Tal Madesta, from the podcast Les Couilles sur la table.

A time for discussion with the public will extend the conversations.

5:00 PM – Speech by Barbara Gomes

Barbara Gomes, Paris Councillor delegated to gender equality, the fight against precarious work, and the platform economy, will speak to address the issues of this day and the actions taken by the City of Paris against sexist and sexual violence.

Screening of Robabée’s illustrations and a video from the Entremeufs podcast.

6:00 PM – Show

To close this day, there will be humor and music with a feminist stand-up by Christine Berrou, followed by a musical performance by Bouche Carrée.

Throughout the afternoon, Célia, from the podcast Entremeufs, will accompany the exchanges, and illustrator Robabée will offer a drawn look at the event.