Challenging toxic masculinity in schools and society

Bibliographic Data

ID12428267
AuthorsKathleen Elliott (0000-0002-5437-6594, University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, corresponding author)
Year2018
Volume26
Issue1
Pages17-22
Publication date2018-03-12
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueOn the Horizon The International Journal of Learning Futures (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1074-8121 • E-ISSN: 2054-1708
PublisherEmerald Publishing Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1108/oth-11-2017-0088
OpenAlexW2791958941
LanguageEN
Citations received9
References cited4

Purpose This paper aims to discuss the contours and consequences of simplified, toxic forms of masculinity in schools and society. Design/methodology/approach Using a lens influenced by a feminist cultural critique, the author situates concerns about gender, power and inequality in current events in the American culture. Findings The author argues that toxic masculinity supports and is supported by gendered patterns of power that perpetuate broad inequalities and that schools have an important role to play in challenging these inequalities. Practical implications The paper includes concrete steps that educators can take to interrupt and teach against toxic masculinity and to involve young men and boys in this work as allies. Social implications The author argues that these steps have powerful social implications given schools’ influence as socializing institutions. Originality/value In this way, the paper’s value lies in highlighting how, by including discussions of masculinity and involving men and boys, schools can build on previous successes in fighting gender inequality that were aimed at girls and young women to effect a broad cultural transformation and help create a more just and equitable society

Inequality · Masculinity · Originality · Power (physics · Social science · Sociology · Value (mathematics · Critical Race Theory in Education · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Gender Studies · Gender, Feminism, and Media

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