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Preventing Boys' Problems in Schools through Psychoeducational Programming: A Call to Action
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O'Neil, James M.; Lujan, Melissa L. – Psychology in the Schools, 2009
Controversy currently exists on whether boys are in crises and, if so, what to do about it. Research is reviewed that indicates that boys have problems that affect their emotional and interpersonal functioning. Psychoeducational and preventive programs for boys are recommended as a call to action in schools. Thematic areas for boys' programming…
Descriptors: Role Conflict, Sex Role, Educational Change, Males
Thinking Complexly about Men, Gender Role Conflict, and Counseling Psychology
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Wester, Stephen R. – Counseling Psychologist, 2008
O'Neil (2008) defines male gender role conflict (GRC) as a psychological state in which the socialized male gender role has negative consequences for the person or others. Building on this, many now realize that the mechanisms through which these negative consequences occur, rather than being global, are instead contextual. That is, different men…
Descriptors: Role Conflict, Sex Role, Counseling Psychology, Gender Issues
Masculinities Go to Community College: Understanding Male Identity Socialization and Gender Role Conflict
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Harris, Frank, III; Harper, Shaun R. – New Directions for Community Colleges, 2008
Previous research has neglected to explore identities and development among male students at community colleges. This chapter provides some insight into who these men are, their precollege gender socialization experiences, and conflicts that impede the development of productive masculinities.
Descriptors: Socialization, Community Colleges, Role Conflict, Sex Role
The Training State, De-industrialization and the Production of White Working-class Trainee Identities.
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Pye, David; Haywood, Chris; Mac an Ghaill, Mairtin – International Studies in Sociology of Education, 1996
Highlights the impact of recent state and employment changes upon the young British working class in vocational training. Argues that the displacement of work by vocational training is creating new and contradictory formations of masculine identities. Focuses on a group of low-achieving, white, working-class males' responses to this new context.…
Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Education Work Relationship, Educational Sociology, Foreign Countries