Changing men? An intersectional exploration of masculinity and social change in Cyprus
Overview
Recognizing the need for further research among diverse groups of men and in contexts that have been widely underexplored by Critical Men and Masculinities Studies, this project offers new insights into the lives of older men. It explores the (re)construction and (re)negotiation of masculinities as men transition into new life stages, such as fatherhood and grandfatherhood.
Focusing on the theme of care, the project explores both personal change in men—across biographical time— and broader shifts in masculinities as men age, move through different life stages, and assume new care responsibilities. Attending to contextual and situational factors that may enable or constrain innovative social conduct and normative understandings of masculinity, the project provides a multi-layered analysis of micro-level conduct, which it links to broader policy frameworks, cultural discourses, and family arrangements in Cyprus.
Methodology
The project relies on interviews with men from diverse socio-economic backgrounds, care roles, and age groups, allowing for a nuanced, multi-layered analysis of how men and masculinities may change over biographical time, across different roles, and life stages. Additionally, the project situates men’s biographies within broader socio-cultural and historical contexts, examining them in relation to wider social structures.
The project is funded by the Internal Funding Scheme of the University of Cyprus (2024-2026).
