Masculinities, Care and Ageing - Experiences of Men in Nursing
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| Year of publication | 2025 |
| Type | Appeared in Conference without Proceedings |
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| Description | The presentation focuses on experiences of transitioning to inclusive and caring masculinities within professional caregiving, based on an analysis of 12 semi-structured interviews with men in nursing. Nursing, as a feminized profession, presents unique opportunities and challenges for focusing on the practice of masculinities. Analysis locates acts of tenderness, respect for patient intimacy, and caring attention within the framework of masculine experience, contributing to theoretical conceptualizations of care and masculinity. The findings highlight the tension between gendered ideals of male strength and the discomfort associated with receiving care, as described by caregivers in general. The intersections and relationships between caregiving, ageing and masculinity show how the demanding nature of caregiving reinforces the sense of vulnerability associated with the waning of strength in the ageing process. The presentation critically explores structural privileges that support ageing men in careers, which tend to be interpreted as the result of their efforts and qualities. |
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