Performing risks: catharsis, carnival and capital in the risk society

Morrissey, Sean

doi:10.1080/13676260802139713

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“…A rich body of literature examines the correlation between masculinity and engaging in risky activities, particularly those relating to health (Fowler et al 2011; Iwamoto et al 2011; Levant et al 2009; Mahalik et al 2007). Arguably, this stems from social pressures for men to adopt masculine norms such as toughness (Morrissey 2008; Vandello and Bosson 2013), which are regularly influenced by agents of socialization including the family, peer groups, and school environment.…”

Section: Masculinity and Worldviewmentioning

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Toxic Mask-ulinity: The Link between Masculine Toughness and Affective Reactions to Mask Wearing in the COVID-19 Era

Palmer

Peterson

2020

Pol & Gen

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The COVID-19 pandemic has altered numerous elements of social, political, and economic life. Mask wearing is arguably an essential component of the new normal until substantial progress is made on a vaccine. However, though evidence suggests the practice is a positive for public health and limiting the transmission of COVID-19, there is variation in attitudes toward and practices of mask wearing. Specifically, there appears to be a sex-based divide in mask wearing, with men more likely to resist wearing masks. Utilizing an original survey, we test the correlation between masculinity and mask wearing. We find that identification with norms of masculinity has a significant influence on affective responses toward mask wearing.

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Section: Masculinity and Worldviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

Toxic Mask-ulinity: The Link between Masculine Toughness and Affective Reactions to Mask Wearing in the COVID-19 Era

Palmer

Peterson

2020

Pol & Gen

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“…In turn, crisis provides strategy for agency as habitus, transforms into capital (Emirbayer & Williams, 2005). However, the probability that these young people are “reflexivity losers” (Threadgold & Nilan, 2009), increases the danger that capital, in this form, reproduces risky behaviors in ways that are neither valued nor provide status (Morrissey, 2008). Therefore, these young people become captives of a social context where they imagine a desired life but lack the means to achieve it, hence the sentiment: “ I don’t want to live this anymore .”…”

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“I Don’t Want to Live Like This Anymore”

2011

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This article reports on interview data gathered from 27 young people involved with a street-level service for young people considered "at risk" of diagnosis of personality disorder. Interviews with a self-selecting sample of young people explored the events that led to their initial contact with the service. Using Silverman's twin-track approach, narrative analysis provided a description of "how" these young people describe their lives in terms of "I don't want to live like this anymore" while "what" they describe provides an often harrowing account of dangerous relationships and social isolation. In the process, we draw on a theoretical framework developed from the work of Pierre Bourdieu, particularly, his notion of crisis. This is used to locate individual experiences in a broader social context and to suggest that policy and intervention aimed at reducing crisis, promoting reflexivity, and supporting stable adult relationships are key to developing less destructive life styles. ArticleYouth & Society 45 (3)

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“…There are claims, even if problematic (Bessant 2008), that young people may be 'hard wired' to take risks. Another viewpoint is that young people voluntarily engage in risk to counter the control, supervision and surveillance they encounter in their daily lives (Morrissey 2008). Arguments such as these tend to minimize the degree to which either actuarial or experiential risk considerations play a part in young people's decisions about their behavior.…”

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The Actuarial Assessment and Experiential Reality of Risk in Childhood

Madge

2009

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All children face risks in their everyday lives, although some experience more than others. Age, gender, geography and relative disadvantage are among the factors making a difference. Assessing and managing these risks has generated enormous academic interest, political activity, public debate, and emotion, but a major tension has arisen. This is between the actuarial models of risk assessment widely advocated and imposed by agencies including the government, even if prompted by individual instance and public outrage, and experiential models of risk assessment commonly adopted by children and their families. This gives rise to the issue of whether children should be protected at all cost because of the risk from both visible and hidden dangers, or whether they should be exposed to challenge and adventure to allow them to learn to assess and manage risk for themselves. It is unclear whether or not the world is a safer place for children than in the past, and it is apparent that risks constantly change. The challenge is to ensure that young people remain safe while at the same time gaining opportunities to experience excitement and develop their independence.

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Performing risks: catharsis, carnival and capital in the risk society

Cited by 25 publications

References 17 publications

Toxic Mask-ulinity: The Link between Masculine Toughness and Affective Reactions to Mask Wearing in the COVID-19 Era

Toxic Mask-ulinity: The Link between Masculine Toughness and Affective Reactions to Mask Wearing in the COVID-19 Era

“I Don’t Want to Live Like This Anymore”

The Actuarial Assessment and Experiential Reality of Risk in Childhood

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