Masculinist method: a cautionary tale. (6th May 2014)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Kaufmann, Jodi
• Editors: Ian Davis, Dr
• Is Part Of: Qualitative research journal. Volume 14:Number 1(2014)
• Page Start: 41
• Page End: 49
• Publication Date: 2014-05-06
• Subjects: Masculinity -- Research methods -- Writing -- Body/subject; Qualitative research -- Periodicals; Social sciences -- Research -- Periodicals; 300.72
• DOI: 10.1108/QRJ-03-2014-0007
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1443-9883

Abstract

Abstract : Purpose: – This is a cautionary tale. In previous research on male-to-female transsexuals, the author's analysis was too knowing, detached, and full of authorial superiority. In other words, it was too masculine. The paper aims to discuss theses issues. Design/methodology/approach: – In this paper, the author brings to the fore the deleterious effects of the masculinist method. The author then writes a palinode in order to allow masculinity and male to be performed and un/tethered differently by and on different bodies and different subjects. Findings: – The paper concludes with a discussion of how a masculinist method emerged and its consequences. Originality/value: – This is a revised look at the author's previous work on the subject.