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Characterization of masculinity expressions and their influence on the participation of women in Mexican small‑scale fisheries

Alejandra Salguero, Velázquez and Solano, · Neyra and Francisco, Fernandez J and Jorge, Torre (2022) Characterization of masculinity expressions and their influence on the participation of women in Mexican small‑scale fisheries. Maritime Studies. pp. 1-16.

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Abstract

The objective of this study was to document and characterize the different expressions of masculinity and their influence on the participation of women in three small-scale fisheries. The fisheries operate in three priority regions for marine conservation: the northern Mexican Pacific, Gulf of California, and Mexican Caribbean. A qualitative investigation and virtual interviews with participants were conducted due to the lockdown measures of the COVID-19 pandemic. Information from 16 interviews (nine women and seven men) were integrated to this study. An analysis of the thematic content of the information was conducted. The results showed a relationship between being a man, being a fisher, and being a member of a fishing cooperative while maintaining a family. Four characterizations of masculinity emerged. In reluctant traditional masculinity, older men believed that their point of view was what mattered, and they did not accept the participation of women in fisheries. Men who fell under the category of flexible traditional masculinity accepted the participation of women in the working areas of the fisheries. Men associated with transitional masculinity were those who incorporated notions of gender equality and who were open to the participation of women in fisheries. Men connected with apprentice masculinity were mostly young people who depended on their supervisors to guide them. Apprentice masculinity may develop into traditional masculinity or move towards gender equality. The discussion incorporates an analysis of the benefits of changing masculinities regarding health, avoiding risks, and accepting the participation of women in fisheries.

Item Type: Articles
Keywords: Masculinity, women in Mexican, Women in fsheries, Gender equality, Identity transformation, Women in fsheries, Small-scale fsheries
Subjects: Gender in Fisheries and Aquaculture
Depositing User: Bharti Vijaya
Date Deposited: 31 Jan 2023 08:43
Last Modified: 31 Jan 2023 08:43
URI: http://icsfarchives.net/id/eprint/17064

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