Patriarchy in Practice: Ethnographies of Everyday Masculinities

This collection explores how masculinities can be re-imagined outside of patriarchal power structures, highlighting the lived complexity of both patriarchies and masculinities. It includes global case studies of masculinity among communities such as drag artists, InCels, and e-sports enthusiasts, and seeks to uncover an alternative vision of masculinity that is rooted in gender equality and feminist discourse.

Format: Hardback
Length: 288 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

This collection delves into a wide and multifaceted exploration of the potential reimagining of masculinities beyond patriarchal power structures. It emphasizes the intricate and multifaceted nature of both patriarchies and masculinities, recognizing them as plural and situated entities that are constructed, negotiated, and renegotiated in daily practices. The contributors engage with theoretical frameworks that draw from feminist theory, contemporary politics of gender, bodies, and marginalized experiences of masculinities. The global case studies presented in the book encompass a diverse range of contexts, including communities such as drag artists, InCels, and e-sports enthusiasts, as well as the examination of masculinity in relation to the body, such as its impact on alcoholism and physical disability.

In the context of a resurgence of hegemonic patriarchal figures characterized by the emergence of "strong men leadership," this book aims to uncover an alternative vision of masculinity that is firmly rooted in gender equality and feminist discourse. By examining the complexities and contradictions within patriarchies and masculinities, the collection offers insights into how these structures can be challenged and transformed. It highlights the importance of recognizing the diverse experiences and perspectives of men and boys, and promotes the development of more inclusive and equitable societies.

Overall, this collection provides a valuable contribution to the ongoing debate about masculinities and gender roles, offering a rich and nuanced understanding of the complexities and possibilities for change.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780755640041