Unmasking manly men
No CoverA case study of offshore oil platforms exploring how workplace norms reshape masculine identities.
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A case study of offshore oil platforms exploring how workplace norms reshape masculine identities.
This paper presents a case study of offshore oil platforms - a workplace that has traditionally rewarded men for masculine displays of prowess and interactions centered on proving masculinity - in which such displays and interactions were absent. We use this case to develop theory about how organizational features, such as work practices and norms, can disrupt conventional masculine identity-construction processes. In this case, organizational features designed to enhance safety and effectivenes...
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No romantic or sexual content depicted.
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No evidence of substance use depicted.
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Moderate focus on social and cultural messaging around gender norms.
No evidence of self-harm or suicide themes.
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