Alina Vogelsang

Alina Vogelsang (born 1998) was born and grew up in the Ore Mountains (Erzgebirge). After previously studying in Leipzig, she began the bachelor’s programme in Visual Journalism & Documentary Photography in Hannover in 2024. Her photographic work focuses mainly on human identities, lived realities and social phenomena.

Contact:
vogelsang-alina@t-online.de

Stories by Alina:

Masculinity

Misogyny in the feed: when algorithms shape reality.

Misogynistic content spreads rapidly on social media. For many young women, it is no longer a digital phenomenon but part of everyday life. An investigation into quiet radicalisation, a lack of prevention and the consequences in real life.

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Masculinity

‘Being gay is not a choice’

Dirk and Thomas came out to their families only recently. Today they live together as a couple. In an interview with our author, they talk about their path to an open life.

Masculinity

‘I was a Hitler caricature from a bad Hollywood film’

He used to march through the streets in a leather coat, carrying the Reich war flag, giving hate speeches and dreaming of the great revolution. Today Axel Reitz works in extremism prevention.

Masculinity

Thin on top

TikTok routines, rosemary oil, transplants: the market for hair-loss treatments is booming. Hair may be just hair in the end – but it’s never quite that simple.

Masculinity

‘I want men to hug each other’

More and more men are looking for role models who show their feelings. Valerio, Frank, Noah and Tom do just that. Four perspectives that show masculinity is something you can shape.

Masculinity

Thin on top

TikTok routines, rosemary oil, transplants: the market for hair-loss treatments is booming. Hair may be just hair in the end – but it’s never quite that simple.

Masculinity

Old boys, old conflicts?

Every year, the Coburger Convent draws thousands of fraternity members to Coburg. While some celebrate tradition, others criticise its all-male structures, its torchlight processions and the way it deals with its own history.

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