Overview
This event explores the role of masculinity and sexuality in conversations on gender within the context of sport and society. The role of masculinity in gender conversations is crucial, as it influences not only how men perceive themselves but also how they relate to others and fit within broader societal structures.
Speakers
'Transgender policy in rugby' by T.R.W Petty (PhD in Psychology)
Over the past few years, gender inclusive policies (in particular: policies around the inclusion of trans women and trans feminine people) in women’s sports has been a perennial hot topic for all the wrong reasons. In rugby, a range of policies have been trialled, all accompanied with strong external critiques and justifications. Now, in rugby, the pendulum has swung to a blanket exclusion for trans women. Consistent in all of the trialled policies, however, is an absence of sufficient female voices from the women's game. Tom Petty's research centres a perspective frequently completely overlooked in this arena: that of the women who play the sports themselves.
'The cyclical nature of fragmented masculinities' by Grace Bateley (PhD in Education)
Grace Batley is a first year PhD student from Barnsley (South Yorkshire), now studying at the Faculty of Education at the University of Cambridge. Her research looks back to her hometown and the ways in which masculinity intersects with post-industrialism, neoliberalism and personal-cultural histories. This research follows on from her MPhil in Knowledge, Power and Politics and is funded by the Burke’s Award for Research in Genealogy and Personal History.
Details
This event is open to all and is free to attend - please book your place.
The two short talks will be followed by a Q&A and then pizza and drinks will be served.
Access
This event will take place in the Gatsby Room on the first floor of the Chancellor's Centre. It has step-free access with a lift and there is an accessible toilet located each floor of the building.