Jack Becher

Applying generative journalism in the work of unlearning patriarchy

We’re republishing this commentary from the Generative Journalism Alliance, written by Jack Becher, GJA Co-Steward. The only change is the title and this introduction. To find out more about the GJA, visit the Substack or LinkedIn, leave your reflections in the comments section, or join an upcoming session. Over the past two years, Beyond PatriarchyContinueContinue reading “Applying generative journalism in the work of unlearning patriarchy”

What’s emerging through Beyond Patriarchy: An invitation into the next phase

Part Two of a two-part series on 1) what we are learning and 2) what is emerging in this transitionary phase for the Beyond Patriarchy project. Part One is available here. Over the past two years, Beyond Patriarchy has grown through sustained practice, and attention: to what participants bring, to what feels difficult to stayContinueContinue reading “What’s emerging through Beyond Patriarchy: An invitation into the next phase”

What we are learning through Beyond Patriarchy: Harvesting two years of practice

Part One of a two-part series on what we are learning and what is emerging in this transitionary phase for the Beyond Patriarchy project. Part Two is available here. Over the past two years, Beyond Patriarchy has been a lived experiment in collective learning. It began with the question: What does it take to moveContinueContinue reading “What we are learning through Beyond Patriarchy: Harvesting two years of practice”

Beyond Patriarchy with Lasse Hallenga

In this conversation, Lasse Hallenga, a participant in the first Beyond Patriarchy Co-Learning Journey in Spring 2024, tells us about his journey in accepting and expressing so-called ‘negative’ emotions. The conversation also touches on the experience of initiating conversations around these topics with other men.

Beyond Patriarchy with Louis Kennedy

In this conversation, Louis Kennedy, a participant in the Beyond Patriarchy Co-Learning Journey, shares his experience of identifying patriarchy in unusual places, ‘ego work’ and challenging male stereotypes. He reflects on the value of giving space in his life to do this deep work, despite the discomfort, and the importance of having brave spaces and relationships to make mistakes along the way.

Beyond Patriarchy with Marinos Chrysanthou

In this conversation, Marinos Chrysanthou, a participant in the Beyond Patriarchy Co-Learning Journey, reflects on pathways towards patriarchy-free futures, emphasising the importance of self-work for men and small communities of practice to create the ‘butterfly effect’. The conversation also touches critically on the nature of progress and loss of privilege.