How to be masculine in the block area
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1998
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Resumo |
This article focuses on the social interactions of several boys aged 3-5 years in the block area of a preschool classroom in a childcare setting. Using transcripts of video segments showing these boys engaged in daily play and interactions, the article analyses two episodes that occurred in the first weeks of the school year. At first glance, both episodes appear chaotic, with little appearance of order among the players. A closer analysis reveals a finely organized play taking place, with older boys teaching important lessons to the newcomers about how to be masculine in the block area. These episodes illustrate that masculinity is not a fixed character trait, but is determined through practice and participation in the activities of masculinity. Play and conflict are the avenues through which this occurs. |
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Publicador |
Sage Pubications |
Relação |
DOI:10.1177/0907568298005002004 Danby, Susan J. & Baker, Carolyn D. (1998) How to be masculine in the block area. Childhood, 5(2), pp. 151-175. |
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Copyright 2010 SAGE Publications |
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Office of Education Research; Faculty of Education; School of Early Childhood |
Palavras-Chave | #139999 Education not elsewhere classified #conflict #early childhood #gender #masculinity #play |
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Journal Article |