Men, families, and the reconceptualization of masculinities

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ID12927285
AuthorsKevin Roy (0000-0002-6095-7088, University of Maryland, College Park, corresponding author), Susan Heuck Allen (0000-0001-8206-4865, Northwestern University)
Year2022
Volume14
Issue1
Pages28-43
Publication date2022-01-21
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Family Theory & Review (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1756-2570 • E-ISSN: 1756-2589
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/jftr.12441
OpenAlexW4206955257
LanguageEN
Citations received24
References cited84

Family science brings new perspectives to the study of masculinity in the social sciences and public health. Families are spaces to both examine and to change expectations for masculinity, in part through encouraging the expression of multiple masculinities. In this article we identify two unique theoretical contributions of family science: reconceptualizing masculinities as family‐level processes, and as intergenerational processes that emerge over time. We situate the social construction of masculinities within family relationships over time, as well as in structural contexts and institutions guided by laws and policies. Finally, we provide four dimensions of masculinities as tools for new research: families and enabling of hegemonic masculinity; families and development of alternative masculinities; mental health consequences of family‐level masculinity processes; and expanding masculinities beyond the body with a gender‐inclusive approach

Hegemonic masculinity · Hegemony · Masculinity · Political science · Politics · Sociology · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Gender Studies · Law · Work-Family Balance Challenges · Youth Education and Societal Dynamics

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