Doing Gender in Heavy Metal: Perceptions on Women in a Hypermasculine Subculture - Couverture rigide

Rogers, Anna S.; Deflem, Mathieu

 
9781839981333: Doing Gender in Heavy Metal: Perceptions on Women in a Hypermasculine Subculture
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ISBN 10 : 1839981334 ISBN 13 : 9781839981333
Editeur : Anthem Press, 2021

Synopsis

This book provides a sociological examination of gender issues concerning the evolving place and role of women in the world of heavy metal. Grounded in feminist theories of gender difference and in close dialogue with relevant thematic studies from various perspectives, the study specifically analyzes how women are perceived to 'do gender' by members of the heavy metal community, which has traditionally been largely composed of men and is commonly known for its hypermasculine qualities.

Relying on semi-structured interviews with self-identified fans of heavy metal, this work reveals that the respondents describe their music subculture as traditionally dominated by men. Yet, they also note distinct signs of the progress women have made in entering into and participating within the heavy metal culture on terms aspiring to equality with the men of their music community.

Despite the changes that are perceived as legitimately positive for women, both in the world of heavy metal and in terms of women's broader standing in society, gendered conditions driven by masculinity continue to exist for women in heavy metal. Even as women are slowly yet steadily finding their way to develop what might one day become, but as of now not yet is, a realized and acknowledged identity and culture of heavy metal feminism, patterns of masculinity continue to hamper gender equity in this area of popular culture.

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À propos de l?auteur

Anna S. Rogers is Lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Georgia. Mathieu Deflem is Professor in the Department of Sociology at the University of South Carolina.

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Éditeur
Anthem Press
Date d'édition
2021
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
1839981334
ISBN 13 
9781839981333
Reliure
Relié
Nombre de pages
106
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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9781839981364: Doing Gender in Heavy Metal: Perceptions on Women in a Hypermasculine Subculture

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ISBN 10 :  1839981369 ISBN 13 :  9781839981364
Editeur : Anthem Press, 2021
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