Among Gen Z, technology defines not only how people communicate but how they see themselves as political actors. This workshop explores how digital architectures—algorithms, gaming spaces, AI companions, and social video ecosystems—shape gendered experiences of power, belonging, and political voice.

With insights from Jérémie Gagné (More in Common), Cora Mantel (BrandNewBundestag), Ansgar Hudde (digital masculinities), Frieder Schmid (YouGov), and digital creators like Tim Gabel and Finn Werner / Digitalien, we’ll examine:

How male-dominated online subcultures and “manosphere” narratives influence political identity and radicalisation

• How influencer and creator economies have amplified female political voices—but also exposed them to new forms of abuse

• How AI-based recommendation systems reproduce or challenge gender biases

• What these shifts mean for democratic participation, representation, and trust among young voters

Participants will use real-world cases to map how political tech—from micro-targeting tools to community platforms—either bridges or widens gender divides. The goal: to prototype politically meaningful interventions that make the digital public sphere more inclusive, transparent, and empowering for Gen Z citizens of all genders.