Beyond Patriarchy sits in a slightly awkward place economically — and we are still learning what it means to resource work like this well. This article shares how we currently think about financial contributions: what they are, what they support, why we hold them as negotiable, and how we arrived here.
Launching the first online men-only* learning journey
Over the past two years, Beyond Patriarchy has been holding men-only* learning journeys as one part of a wider inquiry around the question: What does it take to move beyond patriarchy — not just intellectually, but in the ways it shapes our relationships, bodies, and ways of organising? The next men-only* learning journey begins onlineContinue reading "Launching the first online men-only* learning journey"
“I’ve never talked with other men like this”: A generative interview with Maximilian Lehn
In this conversation, Max reflects on the 'seed' he committed to nourishing after the learning journey: integrity — showing up consistently in the moments that matter. We explore what it would take for this seed to grow, such as embracing confrontation, resisting people-pleasing, and outgrowing the sexist conditioning many of us still carry today. TheContinue reading "“I’ve never talked with other men like this”: A generative interview with Maximilian Lehn"
An invitation into our first all-gender* online learning journey
The first all-gender learning journey will begin February 2026. The core elements of the journey will remain the same as before, but we'll be experimenting with an explictly 'all-gender' format - by which we mean any relationship to gender, including those for whom gender feels distant, fluid, or not central.
“A willingness and curiosity to sit with the shit”: A generative interview with Will Scobie
In this generative interview with Will Scobie, we explore the interconnectedness of personal practices with broader societal impacts, including the role of mindfulness in activism and the need for men to share responsibility for building a world beyond patriarchy. We also explore the importance of cultivating openness, curiosity and a willingness to 'sit with theContinue reading "“A willingness and curiosity to sit with the shit”: A generative interview with Will Scobie"
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 PatriarchyContinue reading "Applying generative journalism in the work of unlearning patriarchy"