Masculinities in Flux: Lithuanian Migrant Men’s Lifeworlds in Ireland

This research examines the gendered experiences and sense of social belonging among Lithuanian migrant men in Ireland (aged 25-35). The project explores what it means to be a Lithuanian migrant man in the context of the rise of the manosphere, anti-feminist masculinities, and political extremism in Ireland. Principal Investigator: Eglė Karpavičiūtė

Eglė Karpavičiūtė is a PhD Candidate in Social Justice at University College Dublin. Her research is located at the intersection of masculinities, migration, and violence studies. Prior to beginning her doctoral studies, Eglė was awarded the Ursula Barry Scholarship and earned a First Class Honours Master’s degree in Gender Studies from University College Dublin in 2022. After graduating, she worked as a Teaching Assistant at UCD's School of Social Policy, Social Work, and Social Justice before transitioning to policy, advocacy, and communications in the DSGBV prevention sector. She also has extensive management experience in the arts and creative industries. Eglė’s peer-reviewed publications include articles in the Journal of International Women's Studies (2023) and SEXTANT: Masculinities, Sexualities and Decolonialities (2023)