Abstract

This constructivist grounded theory study examined how Queer Men of Color in culturally-based fraternities made meaning of their masculinities. Through two intensive interviews and a reflection journal activity, nine participants shared their constructions of masculinities before joining a culturally-based organization and how their thinking changed after affiliating with a fraternity. Specifically, Queer Men of Color first spoke to pre-collegiate experiences that largely shaped their views of masculinities. Next, participants discussed how culturally-based fraternities both reinforced hegemonic masculinity, as well as opened up the possibilities to construct a more productive view of masculinities. Implications are then offered for chapter advisors, fraternity and sorority life, and national organizations.

摘要

这项建构主义扎根理论研究考察了基于文化的兄弟会中的有色人种酷儿如何理解他们的男子气概。通过两次密集访谈和一次反思日志活动，九名参与者分享了他们在加入一个以文化为基础的组织之前对男性气质的建构，以及他们在加入一个兄弟会后的想法是如何改变的。具体来说，有色人种酷儿首先谈到了大学前的经历，这些经历在很大程度上塑造了他们对男性气质的看法。接下来，与会者讨论了基于文化的兄弟会如何既加强了霸权男性气质，又如何开辟了构建更富有成效的男性气质观点的可能性。然后为分会顾问、兄弟会和姐妹会生活以及国家组织提供启示。