Hybrid masculinities in school context ongoing changes or reproduction of the status quo?

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  • Hugo Santos Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9771/peri.v2i14.35914

Abstract

Abstract: The concept of hegemonic masculinity has been mobilized as an explanatory dimension of the expression of
sexism and homophobia at school. However, today there is a notion of hybrid masculinities that comprehend contemporary
transformations in the field of masculinity, even though it is a concept that is little debated or worked on from empirical
ground. Based on a specific study on school homophobia in Portugal, with methodological recourse to a variety of
qualitative techniques – focus groups, interviews and participant observation –, it is discussed if the concept of hybrid
masculinity serves as a reference for thinking about masculinities today at school. By detailing three of its dimensions –
discursive distancing, subtle paternalism and strategic use of subordinate elements –, it is argued that it is a good indicator,
despite the need for further study. This article is expected to contribute to starting the debate on the subject.
Keywords: Gender. Hybrid masculinity. School.

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Author Biography

Hugo Santos, Faculdade de Psicologia e de Ciências da Educação da Universidade do Porto

Hugo Santos é doutor em Ciências da Educação pelo FPCE-UP, onde atualmente é pesquisador. Em 2019, ganhou o prêmio "Prémio SPCE / De Facto Editores", dedicado aos melhores trabalhos na área de Ciências da Educação, com base em sua tese de doutorado sobre bullying homofóbico, direitos LGBTQ e educação sexual. Seus principais interesses de pesquisa são métodos qualitativos, gênero / masculinidades / LGBTQ / estudos queer, educação sexual, diversidade e discriminação, estudos sobre jovens, estudos sobre bullying e jogos sérios.

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Published

2021-04-10

How to Cite

Santos, H. (2021). Hybrid masculinities in school context ongoing changes or reproduction of the status quo?. Revista Periódicus, 2(14), 143–163. https://doi.org/10.9771/peri.v2i14.35914

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 14 (2020): Número 14 - Volume 2

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Free section

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