in the BIS Hall at the University of Oldenburg and online

Kim Posster poses the simple but provocative question "Why are men?" and analyses today's male conditioning. In doing so he presents the structural function of masculinity: Men should, must and want to be men. Permanent self-discipline, competition and emotional armouring not only serve the patriarchy, but are also systemically relevant for capitalist structures. The urge to prove oneself secures one's own status and ensures the continued existence of an exploitative system.

The lecture will be hybrid. Participation is possible online as well as in presence in the BIS hall of the University of Oldenburg. For online participation you can register here and will be sent the online room.

An overview of Kim Posster's texts and publications can be found on this page: https: //kimposster.noblogs.org/

The lecture of this programme series is sponsored by the SchwuRef.

in the BIS Hall, University of Oldenburg

Homosexuals are increasingly being integrated into the populist "we" of the far right. Cultural anthropologist Patrick Wielowiejski accompanied a group of gay members of the Alternative for Germany (AfD) for two years. Based on their narratives and practices, he analyses the political imaginary of the contemporary right in this "ethnography of enmity". It becomes clear that the line between "normal" and "perverse" is no longer drawn between "hetero" and "homo", but between essentialist and emancipatory lifestyles and practices. At the same time, Wielowiejski critically reflects on his research experiences and thus provides a nuanced insight into a political field that is increasingly threatening democratic cohesion.

Dr Patrick Wielowiejski (er/ihn) works as a right-wing extremism expert at the Gesellschaft für Freiheitsrechte e.V. in Berlin, where he is working on an interdisciplinary project on the question of whether an AfD ban procedure would have a chance of success. Prior to this, he was coordinator of the DFG research group "Law - Gender - Collectivity" and a research assistant at the Institute for European Ethnology at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, where he was awarded his doctorate in July 2023. The dissertation, which was honoured with the Humboldt Prize 2024, was published by Campus Verlag under the title "Rechtspopulismus und Homosexualität: Eine Ethnografie der Feindschaft" (Open Access).

at the university cinema Gegenlicht Uni Oldenburg

Together we will watch the video essay by Vertraut und Seltsam "Männer - Das Patriarchat".

The video essay is a feminist manifesto about the structural violence of patriarchal masculinity. Linda from Vertraut und Seltsam criticises toxic images of masculinity, violence against women, the "red pill" and incel scene, as well as the myth of the good, "critical" man. Historically and sociologically, she describes the emergence of patriarchy and its links with capitalism, racism and colonialism. What is needed is radical change: genuine solidarity, autonomous feminist practice - beyond male recognition or conformity.

The film will be shown at the Unikino Gegenlicht.

in the BIS hall at the University of Oldenburg and online

Young men are increasingly radicalising to the right and anti-feminist influencers are playing a major role in this. They promise their followers that they can go from loser to alpha: through emotional brutalisation and the devaluation of everything that has a female connotation. This lecture gives an insight into the world of thought of these alpha males and shows why neoliberal and fascist masculinity hardly differ.

The lecture will take place in hybrid form. Participation is possible online as well as in presence in the BIS hall of the University of Oldenburg. You can register for online participation here and will be sent the online room a few days before the event. An overview of Veronika Kracher's work can be found on her website: https://kracher.press/

The team meets weekly in plenary sessions to discuss current issues, go through the event planning and exchange ideas about working in Greece.

You are welcome to take part if you just want to have a look at what we are doing, get directly involved at the end of projects or submit a financial application.

Please register in advance at so that we can adapt to any larger space requirements.

On 6 May 2025 we are offering a workshop on Queer Refugees. The workshop is exciting for anyone who works with queer refugees or would like to get involved or is still unsure.

Registration is required at schwuref@uni-oldenburg.de

The workshop will be organised by the LSVD project "Fluchtgrund: queer - Queer Refugees Deutschland".

at Cine k, Bahnhofstraße 11, 26122 Oldenburg

Further information on the exhibition and the supporting programme can be found at verfolgte-vielfalt.de

at the PFL, Peterstraße 3, 26121 Oldenburg

Further information on the exhibition and the supporting programme can be found at verfolgte-vielfalt.de

at the Queer Centre, Ziegelhofstrasse 83, 26121 Oldenburg

Further information on the exhibition and the supporting programme can be found at verfolgte-vielfalt.de

at the Queer Centre, Ziegelhofstrasse 83, 26121 Oldenburg

SCHLAU Oldenburg cordially invites you to an open workshop! The focus is on queer realities of life, relevant terms and concepts around the topic of queerness as well as the opportunity to get to know queer education and networking work at SCHLAU. The workshop is ideal for anyone who would like to find out more about queer realities of life, start a dialogue or simply get a taste of SCHLAU's work. Whether you have initial questions or experience - we look forward to your participation! Prior registration is welcome at

Further information about the exhibition and the supporting programme can be found at verfolgte-vielfalt.de

at the Queer Centre, Ziegelhofstrasse 83, 26121 Oldenburg

Discrimination, marginalisation, queer hostility and racism are everyday problems that people experience, for example, because of their origin, their queer lifestyle or their appearance. In order to take effective action against discriminatory statements, argumentation training against regulars' table slogans is helpful. In this training, participants learn to recognise prejudices, discuss their fears and develop strategies to respond to regulars' table slogans in a quick-witted and articulate manner.

Further information on the exhibition and the supporting programme can be found at verfolgte-vielfalt.de

at CORE, Heiligengeiststr. 6-8, 26121 Oldenburg

On a wintry afternoon, we immerse ourselves together in queer stories that would have done us good in the past - and that still strengthen us today. In a cosy atmosphere, you will experience a picture book cinema for adults that brings queer realities to life, moves and encourages. Make yourself comfortable, enjoy the magic of books and be inspired by stories that connect. After the reading, you are cordially invited to browse through more books. The afternoon will be organised by Marianne Hamm, picture book fan and advisor for sexual education.

Further information about the exhibition and the supporting programme can be found at verfolgte-vielfalt.de

in the university cinema Gegenlicht stage 1

For years, many LGBTIQ+ people have been fleeing from various countries in the post-Soviet space, especially since 2022, when Russia began its war of aggression against Ukraine and passed inhumane laws against LGBTIQ+ people. They cannot live happily and safely in their home countries, as their states either do not protect them or actively persecute them. But how safe do they feel in Germany? Despite a comparatively open social climate, many of them experience discrimination and prejudice. We will examine what their lives are like in Germany and what rights and opportunities they are entitled to. Finally, we will discuss how Germany can improve its protective measures to promote the safety and integration of this vulnerable group.

You can find more information and a trailer for the film at salzgeber.de/paragraph175

at the Queer Centre, Ziegelhofstrasse 83, 26121 Oldenburg

For years, many LGBTIQ+ people have been fleeing from various countries in the post-Soviet region, especially since 2022, when Russia began its war of aggression against Ukraine and passed inhumane laws against LGBTIQ+ people. They cannot live happily and safely in their home countries, as their states either do not protect them or actively persecute them. But how safe do they feel in Germany? Despite a comparatively open social climate, many of them experience discrimination and prejudice. We will examine what their lives are like in Germany and what rights and opportunities they are entitled to. Finally, we will discuss how Germany can improve its protective measures to promote the safety and integration of this vulnerable group.

About the speaker:

Konstantin Sherstyuk, Chairman of the Board of the association for LGBTQ+ people from the post-Soviet region WostoQ-Regenbogen e.V. and project worker in the sub-project for refugees at MANEO - The Gay Anti-Violence Project in Berlin.

The team meets weekly in plenary sessions to discuss current issues, go through the event planning and exchange ideas about working in Greece.

You are welcome to take part if you just want to have a look at what we are doing, get directly involved at the end of projects or submit a financial application.

Please register in advance at so that we can adapt to any larger space requirements.

The team meets weekly in plenary sessions to discuss current issues, go through the event planning and exchange ideas about working in Greece.

You are welcome to take part if you just want to have a look at what we are doing, get directly involved at the end of projects or submit a financial application.

Please register in advance at so that we can adapt to any larger space requirements.

The Queer Film Festival Oldenburg - or QFFOL for short - brings queerness to the cinema screen and strengthens acceptance and equal treatment of queer people.

It takes place every autumn at the Cine k art cinema in the Kulturetage.

All further information and the possibility to buy tickets can be found at qffol.de