Mackenzie, C.S., Roger, K., Robertson, S. orcid.org/0000-0002-5683-363X et al. (3 more authors) (2017) Counter and Complicit Masculine Discourse Among Men's Shed Members. American Journal of Men's Health, 11 (4). pp. 1224-1236. ISSN 1557-9883
Abstract
Men's Sheds is a growing international movement aimed at providing men with places and activities that facilitate social connectedness. Despite Men's Sheds' focus on males, little attention has been paid to masculinities within the specific context of these settings. The current study used a gender relations framework to explore the ways in which attendees discussed Men's Sheds, with particular attention to discussions that were complicit and counter to traditional, hegemonic views of masculinity, and diverse positions in between these binaries. The data consisted of transcripts and field notes from four focus groups comprising mostly older, White, retired male members of a Canadian shed ( N = 22). The analysis revealed three overall themes: (1) focus on work, (2) independence, and (3) need for male-focused spaces. These themes and associated subthemes suggest that shed members ascribe to dominant masculine values and ideals, but also support more fluid and flexible views of masculinity. Implications are discussed for how working with an array of masculinities within the Men's Sheds movement will be helpful with respect to their future growth in Canada and internationally.
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Item Type: | Article |
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2018 SAGE Publications. |
Keywords: | Men’s Sheds; aging; community programs; hegemonic; masculinities; Aged; Canada; Demography; European Continental Ancestry Group; Focus Groups; Humans; Male; Masculinity; Men's Health; Social Support |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Medicine, Dentistry and Health (Sheffield) > School of Nursing and Midwifery (Sheffield) |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 20 Jun 2018 15:45 |
Last Modified: | 22 Jun 2018 06:36 |
Published Version: | https://doi.org/10.1177/1557988316685618 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | SAGE Publications |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1177/1557988316685618 |
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Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:132047 |
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