Let’s Meet at the Picnic Table at Midnight

Mitten, Denise

doi:10.1007/978-3-319-53550-0_2

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“…I recognize that focusing on men's descriptions of women in OAE reinforces a binary notion of gender. However, a significant majority of literature on hegemonic masculinity in OAE practice is written from women leaders' perspectives, likely due to women's historic and ongoing devaluation by men in the OAE field, their desire to redress the situation (Gray, 2016), and men's inattention to gender issues (Mitten, 2018). This domain-specific literature directly influenced some interview questions, possibly resulting in responses that focused on the binary.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Claims of difference in hegemonic masculine organizations, such as OAE, may serve as a method of protest against the increasing recognition of women's accomplishments (Cohn, 2000) and value ascribed to stereotypically feminine skills in the field (Ouellet & Laberge, 2021). Essentialist claims of difference are particularly deleterious in OAE as they serve to reinforce the hegemonic masculinity in the subculture (Humberstone, 2000) and support the hidden curriculum that values stereotypically masculine traits and abilities (Mitten, 2018;Newbery, 2003).…”

Section: Essentialist Beliefsmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Men's Perspectives on Gender Relations in the Outdoor Education Field: Furthering the Case for a Hybrid Masculinity

Kennedy

2023

Journal of Experiential Education

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Background: Scholarship has demonstrated the influence of hegemonic masculine norms on values and practices in outdoor adventure education. However, recent publications indicate that men outdoor leaders may be increasingly aware of gender biases and consequently changing their practice. To date, few publications have considered men outdoor leaders’ understanding of masculinity in the field and how it affects their practice and professional interactions. Purpose: This study critically examined multiple aspects of gender relations from men outdoor leaders’ perspectives to determine if observed changes in some men's practice signal changes toward a more equitable understanding of masculinity or merely a pivot to maintain the status quo. Methodology/Approach: A single-embedded case study methodology was employed. Interview, observation, and artifact data were collected from 18 men outdoor adventure education leaders across the United States and Canada. Findings/Conclusions: Participants noted awareness of gender inequity and articulated some strategies employed to combat sexism, particularly those associated with gendered student expectations. However, multiple participants also demonstrated gendered blind spots and supported gender hierarchy. Implications: Participants’ demonstrated awareness of gender issues, but the considerable blind spots identified in the data indicate a troubling lack of critical self-reflection and provide support for dominant hybrid masculinity.

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Section: Findings and Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%