dc.contributor.author |
Plester, Barbara |
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dc.date.accessioned |
2018-10-10T22:31:17Z |
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dc.date.issued |
2015 |
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dc.identifier.citation |
Ephemera: Theory and Politics in Organization 15(3):537-559. 2015 |
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dc.identifier.issn |
2052-1499 |
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dc.identifier.uri |
http://hdl.handle.net/2292/40572 |
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dc.description.abstract |
This paper examines the effects of humour studied within one organization where physical, misogynistic and homophobic humour is highly emphasized and encouraged. Using the theoretical framework of ‘hegemonic masculinity’, this paper explains how an idealized masculinity is enacted, promoted and valued through humour performances. The paper details how using humour can protect the power holders and proponents of an hyper-masculine culture. Drawing on Butler’s (1990) gender performativity theory, the paper outlines how hegemonic masculinity is performed through humour. Furthermore, women in this organization perform and validate hegemonic masculinity to gain acceptance in an overtly masculine culture. This raises questions about the role of women, marginalised male identities, sexual harassment and coercive organizational culture. |
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dc.publisher |
Ephemera Editorial Collective |
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dc.relation.ispartofseries |
Ephemera : Theory and Politics in Organization |
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dc.rights |
Items in ResearchSpace are protected by copyright, with all rights reserved, unless otherwise indicated. Previously published items are made available in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher. |
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dc.rights.uri |
https://researchspace.auckland.ac.nz/docs/uoa-docs/rights.htm |
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dc.rights.uri |
http://www.ephemerajournal.org/how-submit |
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dc.rights.uri |
https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ |
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dc.title |
’Take it like a man!’: Performing hegemonic masculinity through organizational humour |
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dc.type |
Journal Article |
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pubs.issue |
3 |
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pubs.begin-page |
537 |
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pubs.volume |
15 |
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dc.rights.holder |
Copyright: The author |
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pubs.author-url |
http://www.ephemerajournal.org/contribution/%E2%80%98take-it-man%E2%80%99-performing-hegemonic-masculinity-through-organizational-humour |
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pubs.end-page |
537 |
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dc.rights.accessrights |
http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/OpenAccess |
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pubs.subtype |
Article |
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pubs.elements-id |
667915 |
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pubs.org-id |
Business and Economics |
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pubs.org-id |
Management & Intl Business |
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