Academic critiques of the manosphere: Analysing themes and narratives
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Article Title | Academic critiques of the manosphere: Analysing themes and narratives |
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ERA Journal ID | 213782 |
Article Category | Article |
Authors | Beel, Nathan |
Journal Title | New Male Studies |
Journal Citation | 13 (2), pp. 1-21 |
Number of Pages | 21 |
Year | 2024 |
Publisher | Australian Institute of Male Health and Studies |
Place of Publication | Australia |
ISSN | 1839-7816 |
Web Address (URL) | https://newmalestudies.com/OJS/index.php/nms/article/view/421 |
Abstract | This study examines the portrayal of the manosphere in contemporary academic literature. The manosphere, a collection of male-oriented online communities, is often critiqued for its anti-feminist stance and perceived social dangers. Through a thematic analysis of 29 scholarly articles, this research identified three main themes: the manosphere as dangerous and evil, wrong and deluded, and emotionally reactive. The findings suggest that academic discourse predominantly frames the manosphere negatively, highlighting its potential threats to gender equality and societal norms. This study calls for a more balanced and objective approach in academic evaluations to avoid reinforcing social prejudices. |
Keywords | academic discourse; gender equality; manosphere; social prejudices |
Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 440806. Gender and politics |
Public Notes | File reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher/author/creator. |
Byline Affiliations | School of Psychology and Wellbeing |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/zqy54/academic-critiques-of-the-manosphere-analysing-themes-and-narratives
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