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#NotAllMen and #MeToo: Investigating Perceptions of Masculine Victimhood and Constructions of Masculinity in the #MeToo Era
Get PDFTwitter users all over the world use the hashtag, #MeToo, to show support, solidarity, and to share their own stories of sexual harassment and/or violence. #MeToo, a movement created by Tarana Burke and promoted by Alyssa Milano’s use of the hashtag reignited a global conversation about the prominence of sexual violence in women’s lives, a topic of discussion in prior feminist movements, as well. #MeToo has brought about a renewed interest in addressing sexual violence and rape culture in the U.S. and abroad. In response to growing reports of sexual violence, men’s rights activists have voiced an increased concern for false allegations of sexual violence. However, much of the existing research on #MeToo has focused on women and trans experiences with sexual violence, as well as the perceptions of this movement from such perspectives. While theoretical frameworks for masculinity remain less researched, feminist theory offers insight in understanding gender inequalities and differences. This research examines how young adult men on Butler University’s campus have interpreted the #MeToo movement’s emphasis on feminine victimization and masculine aggression. I conducted interviews (n=15) with men, males, and masculine-identifying individuals who were enrolled full-time and recruited primarily through convenience sampling. Inductive analysis is used to code the interview transcripts, specifically utilizing open and axial coding to identify emergent themes. Investigating the perceived impact of this movement on masculinity will extend the framework of masculinity to include the #MeToo era
Building Capacity for Socio-Ecological Change through the Campus Farm: A Mixed-Methods Study
Get PDFGiven the ongoing socio-ecological crises, higher education institutions need curricular interventions to support students in developing the knowledge, skills, and perspectives needed to create a sustainable future. Campus farms are increasingly becoming sites for sustainability and environmental education toward this end. This paper describes the design and outcomes of a farm-situated place-based experiential learning (PBEL) intervention in two undergraduate biology courses and one environmental studies course over two academic years. We conducted a mixed-method study using pre/post-surveys and focus groups to examine the relationship between the PBEL intervention and students’ sense of place and expressions of pro-environmentalism. The quantitative analysis indicated measurable shifts in students’ place attachment and place-meaning scores. The qualitative findings illustrate a complex relationship between students’ academic/career interests, backgrounds, and pro-environmentalism. We integrated these findings to generate a model of sustainability learning through PBEL and argue for deepening learning to encourage active participation in socio-ecological change
Flying In Our Sleep
Get PDFFlying In Our Sleep is a one-hour radio / podcast production of a story in which “Teens wake to discover they’re drafted into an army of killer robot drones and must outwit their deadly AI overlords in a desperate bid to escape.” This partly ironic summary sets the tone for an adventure story for Young Adult audiences with thoughtful elements around the meaning of consciousness, personality, and friendship. The project also includes a paper, “The Art of the Fiction Podcast,” that explains how the show was produced, and argues that digital media has a place in literary writing programs to expand the realm of creative expression, equip students with valuable competencies, and provide avenues of outreach to diverse communities
