"The Manosphere and Online Pimps: The New Get-rich-quick Model of OnlyFans Managers"

"The Manosphere and Online Pimps: The New Get-rich-quick Model of OnlyFans Managers" with Alex Somers and Eleanor Simmons

Summary:

The manosphere's latest get-rich-quick scheme? Becoming an online pimp. Framed as ""talent management"", this business model repackages pimping and the exploitation of adult content creators for the digital age, and we're here to talk about it. We'll examine the misogyny baked into the model, how influencers are selling this money-making dream to young men and boys, and how we can start these conversations with the people in our lives who might be vulnerable to it. Over a pint, we'll unpack the hard questions and explore how we can talk to each other about the online economy, masculinity and consent.

Bio:

Alex Somers - Head of Education

Alex is the Head of Education at Everyone’s Invited, where she has played a key role in developing and leading the charity’s education programme. Alex leads our core education programme, delivering educational sessions in schools, colleges, and universities across the UK, and engaging directly with young people to raise awareness and challenge rape culture with empathy, compassion, and understanding.

Eleanor Simmons - Research and Learning Lead

Eleanor is the Research and Learning Lead at Everyone's Invited, and has worked with them since 2024. With a background in gender politics, Eleanor leads on curriculum development, internal research and our student advisory board, ensuring young people's voices and lived experiences are at the heart of our programme. Eleanor also helps facilitate our education programme, delivering bespoke workshops and talks to schools across the UK.

Venue:

Big Penny Social
E17 6AL

Event Running Time:
(We recommend arriving at 6:30pm if you're eating, and 7pm if drinks only)
Doors from 7pm
Introduction: 7:25pm
Lecture: 7:30pm
Q&A: 8:10pm
Finish: 8:30pm

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