Masculinities in Forests: Representations of Diversity

Masculinities in Forests: Representations of Diversity explores the diverse ideas and practices of masculinity in different forests and their implications for forest management. The book develops a conceptual framework for considering masculinities that recognizes their stability while acknowledging the options available to individual men within any given culture. Based on long-term ethnographic research in the US, Indonesia, and other regions, the author concludes by discussing the implications of these various versions of masculinity for forest management.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 238 pages
Publication date: 21 September 2020
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Masculinities in Forests: Representations of Diversity explores the diverse range of ideas and practices surrounding masculinity within different forest environments, shedding light on their connections to forest management. While forestry is often perceived as a masculine field, much of the literature on gender and development tends to overlook the roles and experiences of men. This book aims to bridge this gap and highlight the significant variations in masculinities across forests. It develops a conceptual framework that recognizes the enduring qualities of masculinities while also acknowledging the diverse options available to individual men within different cultural contexts.

Drawing on her extensive experience working globally in the fields of conservation and development, the author delves into the study of masculinities through long-term ethnographic research in various regions, including the rural Pacific Northwest of the United States, Long Segar in East Kalimantan, and Sitiung in West Sumatra, both in Indonesia. The core of the book revolves around an in-depth examination of masculinities, based on extensive fieldwork and ethnographic observations.

In conclusion, Masculinities in Forests: Representations of Diversity offers valuable insights into the complex dynamics of masculinity in forest environments. It is a must-read for students, scholars, practitioners, and NGOs engaged in forestry, gender studies, conservation, and development. The open access version of this book, available at https://www.taylorfrancis.com/books/e/9780367815776, is made available under a Creative Commons Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 license, allowing for widespread dissemination and collaboration.

Weight: 420g
Dimension: 156 x 230 x 24 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367417000