Browsing by Subject "Hegemonic masculinity"

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    Estudio de las identidades masculinas. Cómo se aprende a ser hombres en la Ciudad de México
    (Universidad de Murcia, Servicio de Publicaciones, 2023) Hernández Ramírez, Claudia Ivonne; Lozano Verduzco, Ignacio
    El objetivo de la presente investigación es analizar las normas de género de la masculinidad hegemónica que contribuyen a la construcción de las identidades de cinco hombres que laboran en distintas dependencias gubernamentales y privadas (ámbitos educativo y administrativo), con edades entre los 30 y 40 años. La perspectiva de estudio es socioeducativa porque se hace énfasis en la forma en que se aprende a ser hombre y sobre lo masculino. El tipo de investigación es interpretativa y la metodología es cualitativa. El instrumento es una guía de entrevista la cual estuvo constituida por las categorías de análisis: significados del ser hombre, grupos de socialización, similitudes y diferencias intra y entre géneros; la técnica es una entrevista semiestructurada. En los hallazgos se encontró que las instancias socializadoras como la familia y la escuela, principalmente, detentan una carga ideológica que determina cómo se perciben las personas, la enseñanza diferenciada marca y define las relaciones de género, contribuye a la interiorización de comportamientos y la conformación de identidades que fortalecen y preservan el sistema patriarcal. Por tal razón, es fundamental que se incentive en las nuevas generaciones relaciones de género más equitativas y se eduque de forma distinta para eliminar los modelos de masculinidad hegemónica y así contribuir a que los hombres dejen de ser violentos con las mujeres y con otros varones y transformar el canon de ser hombre que la sociedad ha establecido durante varios siglos.
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    Exploring the intersection of hegemonic masculinity, sexuality, and addiction in men: a qualitative study
    (2024-12-24) Camacho-Ruíz, Julio A.; Gálvez-Sánchez, Carmen M.; Galli, Federica; Limiñana Gras, Rosa María; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos
    Background/Objectives: In our society, as well as in many other parts of the world, sexuality is shaped through gender-differentiated socialization. This process compels individuals to align their desires, behaviors, emotions, and thoughts with the expectations of normative sexuality, especially hegemonic heterosexuality. The primary objective of this current research was to examine the influence of hegemonic masculinity on the sexuality of men struggling with addiction. Method: This study employed a qualitative approach, specifically using conventional content analysis. To ensure research quality and transparency, the study adhered to the Standards for Reporting Qualitative Research (SRQR) and the Consolidated Criteria for Reporting Qualitative Studies (COREQ). Fourteen participants from a therapeutic community for addiction treatment in Spain were selected through purposive sampling. Data collection involved semi-structured interviews, supplemented by participant observation. The sample size was determined based on the principle of data saturation. Results: The findings reveal that factors such as gender-differentiated socialization, particularly the values associated with hegemonic masculinity (e.g., the pressure to maintain constant sexual availability and sexual initiative), alongside excessive engagement with prostitution and pornography, are closely linked to substance abuse, the development of addictions, and the emergence of sexual dysfunctions in men. The study also highlights the role of challenges related to oppression rooted in heteronormativity—understood as the imposition of rigid norms governing sexual orientation and behavior—in shaping sexual problems and in the origin and maintenance of addictions in men. Conclusions: It is essential to implement an intervention strategy that promotes egalitarian masculinities within the treatment of men with addiction issues, emphasizing a biopsychosocial approach to sexuality that integrates a gender perspective. Additionally, it is crucial to incorporate gender-sensitive interventions into rehabilitation programs for both men and women, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of each group’s specific needs and fostering the development of healthy, equitable relationships in the context of addiction treatment.
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    Exploring the role of masculinity in male suicide: a systematic review.
    (MDPI, 2024-12-27) Gálvez-Sánchez, Carmen M.; Camacho-Ruíz, Julio A.; Castelli, Lorys; Limiñana Gras, Rosa María; Personalidad, Evaluación y Tratamiento Psicológicos
    (1) Background: Suicide represents a critical global public health concern. In the majority of countries, men have higher rates of suicide completion, while women show higher rates of suicide attempts. Masculinity is a complex construct shaped by socialization processes that begin early in life. The aim of this study is to explore the influence of masculinity on suicidal behaviors among men. (2) Methods: This systematic review was conducted in accordance with the Cochrane and PRISMA guidelines. The review protocol was pre-registered in the International Prospective Register of Systematic Reviews (PROSPERO). (3) Results: This systematic review—which includes 18 studies—highlights the detrimental influence of hegemonic masculinity on both the occurrence and frequency of suicide among men, with a particularly significant negative impact on vulnerable men (e.g., homeless men; adolescents and young men; and men with addiction, depression, and/or other mental health issues), where the consideration of intersectionality is essential.(4) Conclusions: Men who strongly conformed to the norms and values linked to traditional masculinity were more prone to die by suicide and to report experiencing suicidal thoughts and attempts. Analyzing suicidal behavior from a gender perspective is critical for effective prevention and treatment, as gender disparities are clearly observed in both suicide fatalities and nonfatal attempts.