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Inclusivity, Horizontal Homosociality and Controlled Participation of "The Others": Negotiations of Masculinity and Ageing in Two Older Men's Communities.

Authors :
Pietilä, Ilkka
Ojala, Hanna
Source :
NORA: Nordic Journal of Women's Studies. Dec2021, Vol. 29 Issue 4, p316-329. 14p.
Publication Year :
2021

Abstract

Theories of inclusive masculinity and horizontal homosociality describe how previously marginalized forms of masculinity are becoming socially acceptable. Studies within these theoretical frameworks have largely focused on privileged groups of men and men's changing attitudes towards homosexuality. This raises questions about the extent to which the theories apply to marginalized groups of men and other inequalities between men. In this article, we analyse ethnographic data from two Finnish older men's communities that emphasize equality between men as an essential part of their ethos, and ask how inclusive practices and horizontal homosociality operate in these communities. Our intersectional analysis shows that older men's communities may involve varying levels of inclusive practices that do not necessarily relate to sexuality but, instead, to other aspects of inequality. Future studies should consider the contextuality of men's practices and the intersectional differences between men that are the subjects of these inclusive or exclusionary practices. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
08038740
Volume :
29
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
NORA: Nordic Journal of Women's Studies
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
154224686
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/08038740.2021.1981997