Abstract
The purpose of this research is to explore various qualities of masculinity on Hamilton’s campus. This study aims to determine whether Hamilton men follow a traditional/hegemonic form of masculinity, or whether they demonstrate characteristics of a more contemporary and inclusive masculinity. To do so requires a qualitative study closely examining how men learned gender roles, how they feel about their own masculinity, and how they perceive the masculinity of the generalized other. I argue that Hamilton men were socialized into the traditional/hegemonic form of masculinity but that the new social context of Hamilton, a small and very liberal community, encourages them to actively rethink and adjust their behavior to more closely reflect inclusive masculinity.
Type of Work
Thesis - Limited Access
Department or Program
Sociology
Institution
Hamilton College
Degree
Bachelor of Arts
Date of Graduation
5-2019
Faculty Advisor
Stephen J. Ellingson
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License.
Citation Information
Frisbie, Sawyer, "Strong Men, Fragile Masculinity: An Exploration of Masculinity on Hamilton’s Campus" (2019). Hamilton Digital Commons.
https://digitalcommons.hamilton.edu/soc_theses/31