Caring Masculinities in Theory and Practice: Reiterating the Relevance and Clarifying the Capaciousness of the Concept

Steven Roberts and Riikka Prattes
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Steven Roberts: Monash University, Australia
Riikka Prattes: Monash University, Australia

Sociological Research Online, 2024, vol. 29, issue 3, 767-777

Abstract: This article intends to stimulate conversation and critical thinking about the concept of ‘caring masculinities’ and its ongoing relevance to the field of critical studies of men and masculinities (CSMM). Caring masculinities is subject to debate around its theoretical premises, its potential as a feminist concept, and the limits of the empirical evidence base that underpins the concept and its associated implications. We respond to some of these ongoing critical conversations, in part by suggesting that the concept is sometimes deployed in ways that depart from or even possibly misconstrue the concept. Highlighting the nuance, capaciousness, and clarity of the concept, as theorised by Karla Elliott, we substantiate the argument by drawing on emerging data from our ongoing research with men in front-line, low paid care-work in Australia, thus, including men who have so far largely been excluded from studies on caring masculinities.

Keywords: caring masculinities; critical studies of men and masculinities; non-domination (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2024
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DOI: 10.1177/13607804231205978

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