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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
Voices of Gender Role Conflict: The Social Construction of College Men's Identity.
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Davis, Tracy L. – Journal of College Student Development, 2002
The purpose of this constructivist inquiry was to explore the impact of socially prescribed gender roles on college men's identity development. Ten white students were interviewed and data from the interviews were analyzed using hermeneutic phenomenology. Students discussed communication restrictions associated with scripted gender roles, fear of…
Descriptors: College Students, Higher Education, Males, Masculinity