How do we care for ourselves and others?

On Wednesday, January 21st, we’ll meet for the first 2026 Patriarkraakt session! To start off, we want to reflect on how we care for ourselves and others.

We want to critically reflect on the ways in which we take care of ourselves and others, or deny ourselves and others forms of care. Maybe you like putting effort into cooking for others, but not for yourself. Or maybe your spaces are always tidy, but you leave the reproductive work to your, often FLINTA, housemates.

What are the underlying reasons, motivations, and ideas that make us (not) care for ourselves and others? Do we think we are worthy of care and loving gestures, or do we prioritize others? Or are we mostly occupied with ourselves and unwilling to be caring towards others, especially if there’s nothing in it for us.

Join us for the first session of this new year, in which we’ll directly go in-depth. For this session, too, we explicitly invite people that want to work on their internalized masculinity. Feel free to bring snacks and non-alcoholic drinks!