Persistent traditions and fresh winds
Reflecting on sexuality, masculinity, and interventions for change with Dutch fraternity men
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 5718825 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Iris Van Huis (0009-0008-8114-7173), Marianne Cense (0000-0002-3051-2934, Rutgers Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights), Jens Van Tricht (E ma nc ip at or), Jenneke Van Ditzhuijzen (0000-0003-0560-4949, Utrecht University, corresponding author) |
| Year | 2025 |
| Volume | 20 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Pages | 203-219 |
| Publication date | 2025-07-03 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | NORMA (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1890-2138 • E-ISSN: 1890-2146 |
| Publisher | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/18902138.2025.2512655 |
| OpenAlex | W4410933534 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 29 |
Misconceptions about how masculinities are shaped, performed, and valued can hinder progress toward creating equal and safe social worlds. This article seeks to deepen understanding of how Dutch fraternity men experience masculinities and sexually transgressive behaviour toward women, and the in- or exclusion of LGBTQI + individuals. We also examine how these young men perceive recent efforts to promote change and explore strategies to further challenge and transform views and behaviours related to masculinities and male sexualities. Drawing on ten focus group interviews across five fraternities, we found that: (a) a perceived innocence regarding the effects of abusive and objectifying language continues to impede progress, (b) limited awareness of group dynamics, including combined pressures to use sexist language, abuse alcohol and pursue sex, obstructs change, and (c) potential ways forward include shifting towards more diverse and transparent structures, alongside long-term, multi-faceted strategies that address (a) and (b) and go beyond consent and bystander interventions. We reflect on how these findings can inform similar efforts in other contexts and contribute to theory on engaging men and boys in violence prevention and promoting gender equality
Fraternity · Human sexuality · Masculinity · Political science · Psychological intervention · Sociology · Gender Roles and Identity Studies · Gender Studies · Historical Gender and Feminism Studies · Historical Studies on Reproduction, Gender, Health, and Societal Changes · Law · Psychology · Social Psychology
Methods and Methodologies
Engaging Men and Boys in Violence Prevention
Alcohol's role in sexual violence perpetration
A Prospective Analysis of Sexual Assault Perpetration
Engaging Men as Social Justice Allies in Ending Violence Against Women
A Systematic Qualitative Review of Risk and Protective Factors for Sexual Violence Perpetration
Hybrid Masculinities
Deploying hegemonic masculinity
Why is fraternity membership associated with sexual assault? Exploring the roles of conformity to masculine norms, pressure to uphold masculinity, and objectification of women
The Social Justice Roots of the Mentors in Violence Prevention Model and Its Application in a High School Setting
Is Campus Rape Primarily a Serial or One-Time Problem? Evidence From a Multicampus Study
The Men’s Program
Resistance and backlash to gender equality
Youthful Muslim masculinities
Sexually Assaulted Males
How Boys Deflect Responsibility for Street Harassment
White Innocence
Focus groups in feminist research
Inclusive Masculinity Theory
Inclusive Masculinity in a Fraternal Setting
Change among the Gatekeepers
| Citations per year | 1 |
|---|---|
| Citation span | 2025 - 2025 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |