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18 pages, 291 KiB  
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Maps and Fabulations: On Transnationalism, Transformative Pedagogies, and Knowledge Production in Higher Education
by Ninutsa Nadirashvili and Katherine Wimpenny
Soc. Sci. 2025, 14(8), 453; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14080453 - 24 Jul 2025
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Higher education has long been subject to feminist critique, contesting traditional practices, with calls for transformative pedagogies that empower marginalised students, address social injustices and promote gender equality. Despite this, most classrooms in Western European universities remain largely unchanged, with educators facing the [...] Read more.
Higher education has long been subject to feminist critique, contesting traditional practices, with calls for transformative pedagogies that empower marginalised students, address social injustices and promote gender equality. Despite this, most classrooms in Western European universities remain largely unchanged, with educators facing the difficulty of imagining and/or enacting decolonial futures within their curricula. However, some progress has been made, particularly the inclusion of transnational scholarship in syllabi and a turn to transformative pedagogies, which allow for alternative ways of interdisciplinary knowing to enter academia. In this paper, we examine this coming together of approaches which promote dialogue and personal reflection to restructure discussions on equality, gender and knowledge production in the ‘classroom’. Using a creative critical account of feminist ethnography conducted at a Western European university, we present and discuss two illustrative vignettes about cultural mapping and critical fabulation, considering how dissonant voices have challenged Western concepts, exemplifying transformative pedagogy working in tandem with transnational thought. Key insights from the study identify approaches for facilitation of more open and richer discussions to reshape staff and student perspectives of gender, equality and knowledge production. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Gender Knowledges and Cultures of Equalities in Global Contexts)
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Gender and Diversity Responsive Coaching: Building Capacity Through Relational, Feminist-Informed, Intersectional, Transdisciplinary, and E/Affective Coach Development
by Zoe Avner, Luke Jones, Anna Stodter and Allison Jeffrey
Educ. Sci. 2025, 15(7), 812; https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15070812 - 25 Jun 2025
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Attempts towards achieving gender equality are widely considered to be ‘wicked’ problems and continue to be a global priority in line with other United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In sport, longstanding gender inequities are reproduced and perpetuated through problematic heteropatriarchal, ableist, and colonial [...] Read more.
Attempts towards achieving gender equality are widely considered to be ‘wicked’ problems and continue to be a global priority in line with other United Nations Sustainable Development Goals. In sport, longstanding gender inequities are reproduced and perpetuated through problematic heteropatriarchal, ableist, and colonial sporting structures and cultures. These negatively impact women and girls and gender expansive people, as well as their access to quality sporting experiences across different pathways. As key actors within sporting ecosystems, sport coaches have a critical role to play in terms of supporting the development of inclusive, ethical, and equitable sporting environments and, more broadly, in the mainstreaming of quality sporting experiences for all. Therefore, the development of a gender and diversity-sensitive, -responsive, and -transformative coaching workforce should be a critical concern. This position paper builds on previous empirical work which has identified gaps in coaching knowledge alongside a range of problematic understandings and assumptions which currently shape coaches’ ‘gender-responsive’ coaching practices. It does so by identifying challenges and ways forward for enhanced coach learning and development strategies targeting the development of a more gender and diversity-responsive coaching workforce. Full article
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What Does Street Art in Florence, Depicting Women, Aim to Convey to Its Residents and Tourists?
by Aleksander Cywiński and Michał Parchimowicz
Arts 2025, 14(4), 70; https://doi.org/10.3390/arts14040070 - 25 Jun 2025
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The article analyzes the meanings embedded in street art in Florence that portrays women, likely created by female artists. Between 18 May and 27 May 2024, during the Communities and Artistic Participation in Hybrid Environment (CAPHE) project, we observed a significant number of [...] Read more.
The article analyzes the meanings embedded in street art in Florence that portrays women, likely created by female artists. Between 18 May and 27 May 2024, during the Communities and Artistic Participation in Hybrid Environment (CAPHE) project, we observed a significant number of feminist street art pieces in Florence’s historic center. Using qualitative content analysis based on Gillian Rose’s methodology (2016), we interpreted the collected visual materials through semiotic and socio-cultural lenses. The findings revealed the deliberately interventionist nature of the analyzed works, addressing themes such as gender inequality, human rights, violence against women, and cultural stereotypes. This street art serves as a social manifesto and a means of activating both the local community and tourists, aligning with global feminist discourse while addressing Florence’s local issues. We conclude that Florence’s street art provides a space for visual resistance, education, and the promotion of gender equality and women’s emancipation in the context of contemporary social challenges. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Visual Arts)
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Who Does What? The Distribution of Housework and Childcare in Portuguese Families
by Mariana Pinho, Inês Lourenço and Marisa Lousada
Genealogy 2025, 9(2), 54; https://doi.org/10.3390/genealogy9020054 - 20 May 2025
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An increasing number of studies have sought to explore the gender gap in the distribution of family responsibilities. While men and women have become more similar in their egalitarian views and involvement toward paid work and family responsibilities, mothers continue to bear the [...] Read more.
An increasing number of studies have sought to explore the gender gap in the distribution of family responsibilities. While men and women have become more similar in their egalitarian views and involvement toward paid work and family responsibilities, mothers continue to bear the brunt of housework and caregiving responsibilities. The present study explored the allocation of family work among Portuguese couples and the social–psychological characteristics associated with it. A sample of 153 parents with young children completed questionnaires. The results revealed that parents’ gender ideologies and biological essentialism were related and predicted their involvement in childcare and housework. Overall, the findings shed light on the mechanisms that shape the division of childcare and housework and suggest pathways for achieving greater gender equality within the home. Full article
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The Role of Digital Tourism Platforms in Advancing Sustainable Development Goals in the Industry 4.0 Era
by Adelina Zeqiri, Adel Ben Youssef and Teja Maherzi Zahar
Sustainability 2025, 17(8), 3482; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17083482 - 14 Apr 2025
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The intersection of digitalization and sustainability is reshaping the tourism industry, with digital platforms playing a transformative role in optimizing travel experiences while simultaneously influencing economic inclusivity, labor dynamics, and environmental responsibility. This paper explores how Industry 4.0 technologies—such as artificial intelligence (AI), [...] Read more.
The intersection of digitalization and sustainability is reshaping the tourism industry, with digital platforms playing a transformative role in optimizing travel experiences while simultaneously influencing economic inclusivity, labor dynamics, and environmental responsibility. This paper explores how Industry 4.0 technologies—such as artificial intelligence (AI), big data, blockchain, virtual reality (VR), and the Internet of Things (IoT)—are integrated into digital tourism platforms, assessing their dual impact on sustainability and market structures. The study develops a conceptual framework around five key dimensions: market power and digital dependency, AI-driven automation and workforce transformation, innovation and digital inclusion, sustainability innovations, and data security and governance. While digital platforms enhance personalization, operational efficiency, and eco-conscious travel, they also reinforce economic disparities, monopolization, and regulatory challenges, raising concerns related to SDGs such as SDG 1 (No Poverty), SDG 5 (Gender Equality), SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 10 (Reduced Inequalities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption, and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action), and SDG 16 (Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions). The study highlights the need for equitable governance frameworks to mitigate risks associated with AI-driven monopolization, algorithmic bias, and data privacy violations while ensuring digital accessibility for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The findings contribute to ongoing discussions on platform economics, digital governance, and sustainable tourism transformation, offering policy and managerial implications for fostering an inclusive and environmentally responsible tourism industry. Full article
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Women’s Entrepreneurship in the Tourism Industry: A Bibliometric Study
by Ainhoa del Pino Rodríguez-Vera, Dolores Rando-Cueto and Carlos de las Heras Pedrosa
Adm. Sci. 2025, 15(4), 130; https://doi.org/10.3390/admsci15040130 - 1 Apr 2025
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Women’s entrepreneurship in the tourism industry plays a vital role in promoting economic growth, advancing gender equality, and encouraging innovation. Female entrepreneurs contribute to the diversification of tourism services, job generation, and the revitalization of local economies. This study employs data from the [...] Read more.
Women’s entrepreneurship in the tourism industry plays a vital role in promoting economic growth, advancing gender equality, and encouraging innovation. Female entrepreneurs contribute to the diversification of tourism services, job generation, and the revitalization of local economies. This study employs data from the Web of Science database to examine research on tourism and female entrepreneurship over the past two decades. The primary goals are to explore emerging trends, publishing patterns, and the geographical regions most active in this area of research, as well as to identify the key journals, authors, and keywords shaping the field. The bibliometric analysis uncovers the progression of academic studies and highlights regions with significant research activity. While female entrepreneurship is a driving force for economic development and gender equity in tourism, persistent obstacles, such as limited research in certain areas and barriers to women’s participation, remain. This work underscores the increasing significance of women’s contributions to tourism and offers a framework for future studies and policies aimed at fostering gender equality and sustainable economic development. Full article
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Work–Life Balance and Diversity Management: A New Approach to Old Problems
by Chiara Alberta Parisse
Soc. Sci. 2025, 14(4), 214; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14040214 - 28 Mar 2025
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This study aims to address the sociological and legal evolution of the work–life balance theme and the concept of the valorisation of differences through a diversity management approach in order to create a culture of gender equality and inclusion in the workplace. The [...] Read more.
This study aims to address the sociological and legal evolution of the work–life balance theme and the concept of the valorisation of differences through a diversity management approach in order to create a culture of gender equality and inclusion in the workplace. The analysis is conducted through a comparative methodology, as legislative sources are analysed in the supranational, European, and Italian contexts while identifying differences in diversity management in the US and Europe. Moreover, with a case-study methodology, innovative strategies put in place by an Italian and an American company are identified, demonstrating how diversity management can contribute to a better work–life balance and gender equity. The ultimate, innovative aim is to highlight that differences and an orientation toward diversity management can ensure that management practices recognise the transversality and complexity of individuals and provide equal opportunity to subjects in all categories. Full article
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Postcolonial Intellectuals: Exploring Belonging Across Borders in Igiaba Scego’s La mia casa è dove sono (My Home Is Where I Am)
by Sandra Ponzanesi and Maria Auxiliadora Castillo Soto
Soc. Sci. 2025, 14(4), 209; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14040209 - 27 Mar 2025
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This article focuses on the life writing narratives of diasporic writers in Europe, such as the Italian writer of Somali descent Igiaba Scego, who, through her writing and public role, manages to create powerful interventions on issues of belonging, diversity, and creativity, contributing [...] Read more.
This article focuses on the life writing narratives of diasporic writers in Europe, such as the Italian writer of Somali descent Igiaba Scego, who, through her writing and public role, manages to create powerful interventions on issues of belonging, diversity, and creativity, contributing to a renewed understanding of gender knowledge and cultures of equalities in localized as well as global contexts. This article focuses on her role as a writer as well as a postcolonial intellectual, as she is not just a spokesperson for her community, nor simply a promotor of universal values, but someone who straddles complex positionalities in their location in imperial–colonial orders. We align ourselves with the notion of postcolonial intellectuals as those who speak truth to power on issues of cultural integration and gender equalities). In her autobiographical work titled La mia casa è dove sono, published in 2010, Scego draws a subjective map of different places inhabited by her family: Somalia, Italy, and Great Britain, contributing to the understanding of unbelonging and transnationalism through topics of migration, biculturalism, gender, race, and identity. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Gender Knowledges and Cultures of Equalities in Global Contexts)
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The Co-Creation and Implementation of a Protocol for the Prevention of Gender Violence in a Non-University Adult Educational Center
by Alba Crespo-López, Rosa Valls-Carol and Elisenda Giner-Gota
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(4), 406; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15040406 - 23 Mar 2025
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The scientific literature presents evidence of the processes involved in creating and developing protocols aimed at maintaining a safe educational and work environment that prevents gender violence in universities, which has shown negative neuropsychological health effects at the individual and community levels. However, [...] Read more.
The scientific literature presents evidence of the processes involved in creating and developing protocols aimed at maintaining a safe educational and work environment that prevents gender violence in universities, which has shown negative neuropsychological health effects at the individual and community levels. However, to date, there have been no scientific publications analyzing the characteristics of protocols that have been successful in preventing gender violence at non-university educational centers. To address this gap, and in the context of advancing the SDG 5 challenge “Gender equality”, a qualitative case study was conducted to analyze the social and behavioral aspects involved in the creation and implementation of a protocol for preventing and addressing gender violence at an urban adult school in Spain. The findings indicate that the co-creation and implementation of the protocol, involving women participants without higher education degrees, researchers, and educators from the school, contributed to better upstander behavior through support for victims from the very beginning, contributing to the creation of a space free from violent behavior that offers protection from its harmful psychological consequences. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Perspectives on Violence and Sexual Harassment)
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Sustainable Development Goals and Corruption: An International Situation Analysis Through the Application of a Three-Way Multivariate Analysis
by Isabel Gallego-Álvarez, Ana Belén Nieto-Librero and Eugenio Martín-Gallego
Sustainability 2025, 17(5), 1806; https://doi.org/10.3390/su17051806 - 20 Feb 2025
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The primary aim of this research is to examine the impact of corruption on the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in different countries. To achieve this, the study utilizes the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), one of the most widely recognized indicators [...] Read more.
The primary aim of this research is to examine the impact of corruption on the attainment of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in different countries. To achieve this, the study utilizes the Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), one of the most widely recognized indicators of corruption. Additionally, the SDG Index is used to evaluate each country’s overall progress toward the 17 SDGs, with scores ranging from 0, representing the worst possible outcome, to 100, indicating achievement of the targets. In this work, the Tucker method has been applied, which has not previously been used in studies on SDGs and corruption and thus provides some novelty to the present research. This method has allowed us to analyze the relationship between the CPI and SDGs. The results obtained show that the lower the level of corruption in a country, the better SDGs are achieved. Thus, it has been observed that CPI scores are closely related to the achievement of goals related to Gender Equality (SDG5), Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions (SDG16), and Reduced Inequalities (SDG10). This means our findings are extremely useful for enabling governments and institutions to roll out more effective policies and encourage investment for achieving the SDGs related to their region and the pressing need to combat corruption. As a conclusion, this study demonstrates that lower levels of corruption, particularly in Europe and North America, are strongly associated with progress toward SDGs related to Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions. In contrast, high levels of corruption in regions such as Sub-Saharan Africa and South Asia significantly hinder the achievement of key SDGs, particularly those concerning Decent Work and Economic Growth, as well as Climate Action. Full article
(This article belongs to the Section Economic and Business Aspects of Sustainability)
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Preventing Sexual Harassment in Nordic Working Life: Contesting Concepts and Reimagining Research
by Fredrik Bondestam and Angelica Simonsson
Societies 2025, 15(3), 52; https://doi.org/10.3390/soc15030052 - 20 Feb 2025
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Gender-based violence and sexual harassment in the Nordic labor market prevails, despite decades of preventive work. The #Metoo movement has clearly challenged past and current notions of the Nordic countries as gender equal welfare states, but it also pointed at the inability of [...] Read more.
Gender-based violence and sexual harassment in the Nordic labor market prevails, despite decades of preventive work. The #Metoo movement has clearly challenged past and current notions of the Nordic countries as gender equal welfare states, but it also pointed at the inability of policy to overcome its own prerequisites. In this study, we analyze past research on sexual harassment in Nordic working life, especially targeting theoretical, methodological, and practical results and challenges. By taking this systematic Nordic research review as a point of departure, we also develop a framework to analyze and transgress existing boundaries of policy and research in several ways. By reimagining research practices, as well as neoliberal management protocols for prevention, we elaborate on ways forward through several analytical steps. Finally, we envisage a need to overcome an immanent paradox when performing social research, pointing towards a vision of critical research moving beyond contemporary research politics and policy. Full article
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Psychosocial Determinants of Occupational Health Through the Lenses of Gender Identity and Sexual Orientation
by António Oliveira, Iara Teixeira, Felipe Alckmin-Carvalho and Henrique Pereira
Behav. Sci. 2025, 15(2), 234; https://doi.org/10.3390/bs15020234 - 18 Feb 2025
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Understanding the determinants of the occupational health of specific populations and their work-related vulnerabilities is important for developing more effective psychosocial interventions. The aims of this study were (1) to explore differences in occupational health between groups of men versus women and heterosexual [...] Read more.
Understanding the determinants of the occupational health of specific populations and their work-related vulnerabilities is important for developing more effective psychosocial interventions. The aims of this study were (1) to explore differences in occupational health between groups of men versus women and heterosexual versus LGBTQIA+ individuals living in Portugal; (2) to assess whether belonging to LGBTQIA+ groups or being a woman predicts worse occupational health; and (3) to evaluate differences in absenteeism frequency and possible predictors based on sexual orientation and gender. This cross-sectional quantitative study involved 577 participants living and working in Portugal (mean age: 41.62 years, SD = 11.41). To assess occupational health, we used the Copenhagen Psychosocial Questionnaire (COPSOQ III—Middle Version). Women and LGBTQIA+ individuals reported poorer occupational health compared to men and heterosexual individuals, although greater discrepancies were observed in LGBTQIA+ individuals, especially in mental health indicators. Gender and sexual orientation were found to have modest but statistically significant effects on occupational health. The absenteeism frequency was higher among women. Our data suggest improvements in terms of women’s occupational health in Portugal, but not gender equality, which indicates that there are still points to be improved. These findings also suggest the persistence of stigma related to sexual diversity and its effects on the occupational health of LGBTQIA+ and underscore the need for more inclusive workplace policies in Portugal. Full article
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Child-Centered Versus Work-Centered Fathers’ Leave: Changing Fatherhood Ideals Versus Persisting Workplace Dynamics
by Sigtona Halrynjo and Ragni Hege Kitterød
Soc. Sci. 2025, 14(2), 113; https://doi.org/10.3390/socsci14020113 - 18 Feb 2025
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Fathers’ parental leave use has often been explained by differing fatherhood ideals among low vs. highly educated fathers. However, recent research reveals that 75% of the educational-level impact stems from workplace differences. Therefore, a deeper understanding of how workplace dynamics interact with both [...] Read more.
Fathers’ parental leave use has often been explained by differing fatherhood ideals among low vs. highly educated fathers. However, recent research reveals that 75% of the educational-level impact stems from workplace differences. Therefore, a deeper understanding of how workplace dynamics interact with both fathers’ ideals and actual leave practices is needed. Drawing on in-depth interviews with Norwegian fathers with and without higher education, we explore how different workplace dynamics, especially the degree of individual competition, interact with fatherhood ideals and fathers’ actual leave practices. We find strong adherence to the idea of ‘involved fatherhood’ and fathers’ quota across educational levels and workplace dynamics but large variation in practices. Our analyses show how childcare responsibility and absence from work responsibility do not necessarily correspond and how formal leave uptake and actual leave practices may differ. Our findings indicate that non-transferable fathers’ leave may dissolve former attitude-based divisions, as fathers across educational levels in collectively organized jobs support and practice child-centered leave. Still, fathers in competitive jobs may continue to practice ‘work-centered fatherhood’ despite their strong gender-egalitarian beliefs and formal leave uptake. Hence, workplace dynamics—especially the degree of individualized competition and the fear of becoming replaceable—may be more relevant than fatherhood ideals to understand and enhance fathers’ actual leave use and involved fatherhood practices. Full article
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Augmented Reality for Therapeutic Education in Patients with Diabetes: Short- and Mid-Term Learning Benefits
by Marcelo Calle, Francisco Abad and M.-Carmen Juan
Sensors 2025, 25(4), 1017; https://doi.org/10.3390/s25041017 - 8 Feb 2025
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This work aims to evaluate the effectiveness of knowledge transfer through an Augmented Reality (AR) application, assessing short- and mid-term retention in children and adults with Type 1 diabetes. One objective is to determine if the AR application helps patients learn about the [...] Read more.
This work aims to evaluate the effectiveness of knowledge transfer through an Augmented Reality (AR) application, assessing short- and mid-term retention in children and adults with Type 1 diabetes. One objective is to determine if the AR application helps patients learn about the carbohydrate content of different foods (N = 27 Ecuadorian patients). Another objective is to evaluate the usability and satisfaction perceived by the patients. An additional objective is to compare the data from our study in Ecuador with data from a similar study conducted with Spanish children (N = 42). The results show that the AR application is effective for short-term knowledge transfer (p < 0.001) and has a suggestively significant effect on mid-term retention (p < 0.05). The AR application had an equalizing effect on knowledge outcomes between the groups (Ecuador and Spain) despite initial differences. The AR application significantly increased patients’ knowledge (p < 0.001) and was effective for both children and adults. Patient satisfaction was high, and learning outcomes were not influenced by age or gender. The AR application is effective for short-term knowledge transfer and mid-term retention, benefiting children and adults regardless of gender. The patients’ experience was very positive. Therefore, the AR application is a valuable tool for therapeutic education in diabetes since it offers support that is easily accessible on mobile devices, enabling autonomous learning, and it contributes to the creation of innovative, patient-centered healthcare solutions. Full article
(This article belongs to the Special Issue Smart Educational Systems: Hardware and Software Aspects)
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Masculinities in Doraemon: A Critical Discourse Analysis
by Zhouyan Wu and Zhaoxun Song
Journal. Media 2025, 6(1), 17; https://doi.org/10.3390/journalmedia6010017 - 26 Jan 2025
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This study conducts a Critical Discourse Analysis of the masculinities of male characters in Doraemon, a famous Japanese manga series. It explores the masculinities in Doraemon from three perspectives by utilising the following Critical Discourse Analysis framework: text, process and society. Five [...] Read more.
This study conducts a Critical Discourse Analysis of the masculinities of male characters in Doraemon, a famous Japanese manga series. It explores the masculinities in Doraemon from three perspectives by utilising the following Critical Discourse Analysis framework: text, process and society. Five male characters in Doraemon were selected as the main research objects. Firstly, the text analysis of the male characters in terms of their appearances, characteristics, behaviours and values reveals major masculine traits such as the maintenance of patriarchy, the pursuit and yearning for fame and fortune, competition and aggression. Analysing these masculinities can help remind audiences and consumers to be cautious about works that seemingly do not convey gender stereotypes to viewers. The process analysis identifies corresponding masculinities of the creator of Doraemon through his life experiences. Innovative spirit led him to create characters and manga that could both reflect and confront social reality and promote new gender concepts and ideas that were different from the mainstream at the time. The social analysis of Doraemon attributes the masculinities in the manga to Japanese culture, which has been deeply influenced by the culture of the salaryman, Confucianism, androcentrism and Bushido. For audiences in Japan, anime is a way of spreading and consolidating traditional Japanese cultural ideas, at the same time provoking reflection on whether these inherent gender roles are reasonable and should be perpetuated in the contemporary era. For audiences outside of Japan, this manga and cartoon is equivalent to a typical case of the export and recreation of Japanese culture to the world. This study conveys gender equality values, especially in children’s TV programmes. Full article
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