Working-Class Masculinities in Australian Higher Education: Policies, Pathways and Progress

This book explores how first-in-family males from working-class backgrounds navigate complex social inequalities and utilize various capitals to succeed in higher education,problematizing the rhetoric of poverty of aspirations and highlighting the influence of class and gender. It draws connections between the participants' experiences and implications for policy and practice in higher education.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 170 pages
Publication date: 29 January 2024
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This book delves into a critical examination of masculinities by exploring the experiences of first-in-family males transitioning to higher education. Through in-depth longitudinal case studies, it sheds light on how young men from working-class backgrounds navigate complex social inequalities and utilize various capitals to achieve success. By adopting a longitudinal approach, the book challenges the notion of limited aspirations and highlights how class and gender shape the lives and futures of these young men. It demonstrates how a intricate interplay of race/ethnicity, religion, masculinity, and social class influences their aspirations. Furthermore, the book establishes connections between the participants' lived experiences and the implications for policy and practice in higher education. Each case study encourages readers to engage in critical thinking about masculinities in relation to social practices, institutional arrangements, and cultural ideologies. This book is a valuable resource for scholars interested in expanding participation in higher education, gender theory/masculinities, longitudinal research, and social justice.

Weight: 453g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367515102