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'Girls Just Wanna Have Fun': Feminist Camp Gothic
No full textThis chapter sets out to define Gothic camp and to examine its feminist potential and its relation to Comic Gothic. It concludes that Camp provides a means of understanding moments of humour in the Gothic characterised by a queer form of self-reflexivity. This, in its turn, modulates the affective responses to pleasurable fear and interrogates Comic Gothic with a fresh critical eye. The feminist possibilities of such a formulation of Comic Gothic as feminist camp Gothic are therefore a continuation of those additive and accretive qualities which characterise camp as a loving reclamation of the detritus left on the Gothic cusp
‘The Man behind the Tan’: Ken’s Trumpian Absurdity
No full textThis chapter critically examines the construction of Ken’s masculinity in Barbie (2023), juxtaposing it with the performative, excessive, and often absurd masculinity associated with Donald Trump and his supporter base. The authors argue that Ken’s aestheticised masculinity parallels the ‘camp’ and exaggerated hegemonic masculinity of Trump, blending absurdity with real sociopolitical influence. Drawing on theories of masculinity, radicalisation, and identity, the chapter highlights how Ken’s transformation reflects dangerous cultural shifts towards patriarchal dominance, mirroring real-world threats to democracy. It concludes by emphasising the necessity of sustained vigilance and systemic action to counteract and deradicalise such toxic masculinities, both in Barbie Land and beyond
Critical Race Qualitative Methods
No full textEven though equality, diversity and inclusion targets feature in many policy documents and training programmes of organisations, race and racism remains an issue for many individuals. To understand the complex operation of prejudice and inequality in society, researchers should choose appropriate qualitative research designs that can shed light on the experiences of the marginalised and anti-racist practice. As outlined in this guide critical race research designs aligned with the tenets of critical race theory enable the story and counter-stories to be heard. It is when one listens, reflects, hears, and acts that social justice and decolonisation processes begin
Negotiating Power Dynamics and Cultural Sensitivity: A Case Study on Conducting Elite Interviews in a Politically Fragile Context
No full textThis case study investigates the practical and methodological challenges associated with conducting interviews with high-ranking public figures (“elites”) in politically fragile environments, with a particular focus on education and gender issues in Turkey. The original research utilised a qualitative methodology, emphasising an immersive, in-depth interview process. The study presents insights into accessing elite participants, understanding unique cultural nuances in securing informed consent, and reflecting on the methodological implications of context-specific interview protocols. Furthermore, it draws attention to the ethical concerns linked with conducting research in politically sensitive contexts. By engaging with this case study, readers will gain nuanced knowledge of qualitative research techniques in similar challenging settings. They will further learn how to adapt and apply these insights to their research, enhancing their capacity to negotiate ethical, practical, and methodological complexities when interacting with elites in volatile socio-political climates
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