Hegemonic Masculinity and Male Powerlessness: A Reflection on African Men’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence

Rowlands, Emmanuel

doi:10.1080/21528586.2021.2010240

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“…Moreover, prevalent discourses regarding perceptions of masculine inferiority, intertwined with community and social dynamics, exacerbate the challenges of navigating feelings of emasculation. This compounds depression and imposes a psychosocial toll on male IPV survivors [21,37,38,66] . Thus, the analysis suggests potential socio-ecological implications of the interplay between emasculation and depression among male IPV survivors.…”

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“…Moreover, the evidence suggests that besides poisoning and injuries, other specific causes of suicide among men remain unclear [56,57] . Impressions indicate that abused men often internalize their masculine anxieties and fears to maintain their cultural and public image, resulting in self-organisation and, as in Bafana's case above, suicidal attempts [58,59] . Consequently, a nexus exists between societal expectations of masculinity, experiences of abuse, and mental health outcomes among men in South Africa.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Intimate partner violence and its psychosocial correlates among male survivors: The socio-ecological implications

Rowlands

2024

ESP

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Previous research on the psychosocial correlates of intimate partner violence (IPV) among men has predominantly focused on clinical disorders such as depression and posttraumatic stress disorder. Little is known about the socio-ecological implications of IPV on male survivors. This article examines how nonclinical stressors, such as expectations to perform masculinity and shame of non-performance, intersect with clinical disorders to cause profound suffering in male survivors. Consequently, the article argues that socio-ecological interactions facilitate stressors, culminating in detrimental consequences of IPV for male survivors’ psychosocial well-being. By examining the qualitative experiences of 25 African male survivors of IPV and the perspectives of five key informants working with IPV victims in Johannesburg, this article emphasizes the importance of considering both clinical and nonclinical factors in understanding the psychosocial impacts of IPV on male survivors. The findings support the need for appropriate interventions that address pervasive societal ideologies that further facilitate stress on male survivors’ well-being.

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Intimate partner violence and its psychosocial correlates among male survivors: The socio-ecological implications

Rowlands

2024

ESP

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“…This shows that a superhero should emphasize physical strength but looks weak and must need the help of others. Rowlands (2021) quoted that the decline of male masculinity is also because of violence perpetrated by women. In real cases, it can be seen with Jonny Deep, who experienced violence and the subordination of women.…”

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Counter Discourse of Maculinity in Avenger: End Game Movie

Wardaningsih

Kasih²

2022

JAE

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Masculinity in mass communication always attracts attention and is a hot topic of discussion. The masculinity of men who are always juxtaposed with women is a power struggle on two sides: men as men themselves and men compared to women. The study aims to counter the dominant masculinity issue in Avenger: The End Game (2018) movie. This study sheds light on the position of men in superhero films who are always dominant in masculinity. However, this film also shows declining male masculinity where men show their powerless side. This study was conducted with a descriptive qualitative method. Stuart Hall's representation theory and Chafetz's masculinity are the main theories to dissect male masculinity. Secondary data from other journals and books also supported the analysis. Finding and analysis finally show that men's powerless and men's emotions become male declining masculinity in this film.Keywords: communication, declining, domination, male, masculinity

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Masculinity and Domestic Violence: Hegemonic Masculinity

Levell,

Hester

2023

Encyclopedia of Domestic Violence

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Hegemonic Masculinity and Male Powerlessness: A Reflection on African Men’s Experiences of Intimate Partner Violence

Cited by 6 publications

References 23 publications

Intimate partner violence and its psychosocial correlates among male survivors: The socio-ecological implications

Intimate partner violence and its psychosocial correlates among male survivors: The socio-ecological implications

Counter Discourse of Maculinity in Avenger: End Game Movie

Masculinity and Domestic Violence: Hegemonic Masculinity

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