Beyond Equality

14/10/2026

13/10/2026

What does it mean to be a man in today’s world? 💭

From being told to ‘man up’ to feeling pressure to always be strong, the expectations placed on boys can shape how they understand themselves, express emotions and build relationships.

But what happens when we create space to question those expectations?
Join Beyond Equality tomorrow for a FREE evening of conversation** exploring masculinity, boys’ mental health and how we can support the next generation to grow into emotionally confident, caring and authentic young men.

Whether you’re a parent, teacher, youth worker or community member, everyone has a role to play in creating healthier expectations for boys.

📅 Wednesday 14 October
⏰ 5:30–7pm
📍 Jubilee Campus, 6 Friern Barnet Lane, London N11 3LX Dwight School London
🎟️ **FREE – open to all!**

Come along, get involved in the conversation and discover practical ways to support boys and young men.

🔗 **Sign up:** tinyurl.com/rethinking-masc

13/10/2026

What happens when we give men the space to connect, challenge expectations and rethink what it means to be a man?

We know that the pressures and expectations placed on men can have a profound impact on their wellbeing, relationships and sense of belonging.
Throughout work across workplaces, schools, sports and the wider community - we also know that when men are given the opportunity to have open, honest conversations about these experiences, something powerful can happen. They begin to see how looking after themselves and supporting others go hand in hand.

At Beyond Equality, we believe that supporting men by creating spaces for these conversations is an essential part of creating a more equal society.

That’s why we developed our Men’s Allyship Network (MAN) Programme, a four-day learning experience that equips men with the confidence, understanding and practical tools to challenge restrictive ideas of masculinity, build healthier relationships and become active allies in their workplaces and communities.

We’re proud to see the impact of the work and testimonies in real time.
In a recent parliamentary debate, Rebecca Smith MP recognised the work of M.A.N. Culture Plymouth, highlighting the importance of more expansive models of masculinities, men’s wellbeing and the role men can play in creating safer communities for women and girls.

Having supported members of M.A.N. Culture Plymouth through our MAN Programme, it’s encouraging to see this work reflected in conversations at a national level.

This is what investing in men can look like: creating opportunities for connection, building confidence and turning conversations into meaningful action.

We want to see more organisations investing in men in this way. We know that healthier, more connected men can help build healthier workplaces, relationships and communities.

Interested in bringing the MAN Programme to your organisation? Get in touch to explore how we can work together.

02/10/2026

A little insight into the conversations boys want to have with us in schools

17/09/2026

What happens online doesn’t stay online. 📱

The messages we see about gender, masculinity and women can shape how we think, how we relate to each other and the cultures we create at work.

That’s why workplaces need to be part of the conversation about online misogyny.

We’ve teamed up with Martin for a session that goes beyond simply raising awareness. We’ll unpack what’s happening online, explore how these narratives can show up in workplace attitudes and behaviours, and importantly give you practical tools to navigate these conversations in your own organisation.

We want this session to make it easier to know where to start.

🎥 Hear from Gina and about why we’ve created the session and why these conversations matter.

15/09/2026

How quickly can a child’s social media feed start shaping their ideas about gender? —- Just 20 minutes.

New research from reveals how social media algorithms are pushing children into increasingly gendered online worlds reinforcing harmful stereotypes about what it means to be a boy or a girl.

📱 70% of girls and 67% of boys regularly see messages online telling them how they should look, behave or dress, or what interests and careers are considered suitable for them.

And almost 1 in 3 girls (32%) say content they’ve seen online has stopped them from acting, dressing or behaving in ways they wanted to.

The research also shows that young people don’t have to go looking for harmful content to find it. Seemingly everyday content can quickly lead towards increasingly harmful ideas including misogyny and rigid expectations of masculinity.

For boys in particular, ideas about money, dominance, strength and emotional restriction can become normalised through memes, jokes and seemingly harmless content.

At Beyond Equality, we see why creating spaces for young people to question these messages matters.

We need to equip boys and young men to think critically about what they’re seeing online, explore healthier and more expansive ideas of masculinity, and recognise misogyny even when it’s packaged as entertainment.

But the responsibility cannot sit with young people alone.

Education matters. Digital literacy matters. And platform accountability matters.

Read Plan International UK’s new From Memes to Misogyny research to find out more.

10/09/2026

What are we offering boys instead?

New research from Plan International UK shows just how quickly algorithms can begin shaping young people’s ideas about gender, relationships and identity.

📱 Gendered content appeared in test feeds within just **20 minutes**.

**7 in 10 girls** and **67% of boys** have encountered messages telling them how they should look, dress, behave or what they should be interested in.

But one finding particularly stood out to us.

While girls are increasingly encountering counter-narratives that challenge restrictive gender norms, researchers found far less evidence of an equivalent counterculture for boys.

Preventing misogyny can’t only be about telling boys what not to think or who not to become.

We need to give young people the space and tools to question what they see online, challenge restrictive ideas about gender and masculinity, and explore positive alternatives.

Swipe through for some of the key findings from Plan International UK’s *From Memes to Misogyny* report 👉

26/08/2026

A segment from our EastEnders investigates: The Manosphere with

20/08/2026

Games gone? Nope, it’s only just beginning.

Our Sports Project started the week delivering the first in a series of 4x all-day ‘Masculinities, Anti-Misogyny & VAWG-Prevention’ trainings through the Premier League Foundation to football club charity staff from across the country. The first session was held at Premier League HQ in London and was action packed with reflection, exploration and strategy-sourcing from the first whistle to the last.

We’ll be engaging and supporting the club charity network around the country with deliveries over the coming months. Next up: Wolverhampton Wanderers away in September. Premier League