How do antisemitism and forms of masculinity manifest themselves in digital gaming spaces? In our panel discussion, two experts will share insights from their research and explore common ground:
- Veronika Kracher examines how aggrieved masculinities and right-wing culture wars in gaming communities are linked to antifeminism, online radicalization, and social tensions, particularly in the context of the incel subculture.
- Constantin Winkler conducts research on antisemitism and radicalization in digital gaming communities.
A moderator will introduce the program and then lead the panel discussion, during which the guests will jointly address questions from research, practice, and the audience.
The venue is accessible via a permanent wheelchair ramp through the courtyard. Access to the accessible restroom is also via the courtyard. It is located diagonally across from the accessible entrance. Unfortunately, it is not freely accessible. You can get the key at the bar.
More information at: https://www.loge-berlin.org/barrierefreiheit
Speakers:
Veronika Kracher
She focuses on the incel subculture, the Alt-Right, imageboards such as 4chan, and right-wing terrorism. Other research areas include feminism and critiques of patriarchy, antisemitism, literary theory, and pop culture. She regularly publishes in konkret, Jungle World, Neues Deutschland, and Antifaschistisches Infoblatt, among others.
Constantin Winkler
is a social scientist whose research focuses on antisemitism and radicalization in digital gaming communities. He is a doctoral candidate under the supervision of Karin Stögner in the Department of Sociology at the University of Passau, a researcher on the RadiGaMe project (Radicalization on Gaming Platforms and Messaging Services) at the Peace Research Institute Frankfurt (PRIF), and a research consultant on right-wing extremism in gaming for the Bavarian Regulatory Authority for New Media (BLM). His research focuses on antisemitism, cultural sociology, and Critical Theory.
The event is part of the 2025 Education and Action Weeks Against Antisemitism.
October 28, 2025, 7:00 p.m.
Venue: loge., Kinzingsstraße 9, 10247 Berlin