Hierarchy without Hegemony: Locating Boys in an Inclusive School Setting

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Cohort Effect on the Coming Out Experiences of Bisexual Men

“…With homohysteria decreasing and heterosexual men both esteeming the provision of emotional support between friends and being increasingly inclusive of sexual minorities (Anderson, 2014;McCormack, 2011), it is likely that it is the combination of expanded sexual and gender spheres that results in these improved experiences; particularly for bisexual men who do not embody orthodox notions of masculinity.…”

‘Charlie Is So Cool Like’: Authenticity, Popularity and Inclusive Masculinity on YouTube

“…In this qualitative study, by focusing on Britain's most successful male vloggers, we suggest that it is the display of authenticity (McCormack, 2011a) and inclusive masculinity (Anderson, 2009) which has made these young men so popular on YouTube. …”

“…However, declining homohysteria has been shown to produce significant positive changes for sexual minority youth (McCormack, 2012a;SavinWilliams, 2005), particularly concerning the intra-masculine stratification of men (i.e. how men and boys police or promote the gender behaviours of each other), or what Demetriou The decrement of homohysteria creates a culture of increased inclusivity, which has tangible effects on gendered interactions and language (McCormack, 2011a). McCormack and Anderson (2014) use the term inclusivity not to imply full equality of all minority groups, 5 but instead increased access to the power that was once confined to heterosexuals through homophobia.…”

“…This intersects with other inclusive characteristics to promote boys' popularity in school settings. Thus, rather than drawing on a heteronormative model of 'authentic masculinity' (Payne 2007), McCormack (2011a 9 defines authenticity as 'the presentation of a "truthful" and "honest" self', which, alongside emotional openness and support for sexual minority peers, 'is a valued attribute for boys'. Supporting McCormack's typology of adolescent popularity in a context of declining homohysteria, research shows that a performer's authenticity appears to be a key determinant of esteem among young online audiences.…”

“…Just as McCormack (2011a) found that boys' popularity was enhanced by their display of authentic behaviours, such as wearing individualistic clothing or engaging in nonconforming social activities, these vloggers express themselves openly and honestly.…”