Abstract
The current neoliberal society is built upon a patriarchal system in which new types of masculinities have a difficult time thriving. In this paper, I draw upon my own experiences as a Spanish neophyte father and how it shifts away from models of hegemonic masculinity. In doing so, I am forming a new model of masculinity to explore neoliberal discourses and how these determine my emotions, feelings and personal identity. Methodologically, I make use of a critical lens and an autoethnographic approach, interlinking personal and social aspects. In the results, I reflect upon a normal day in my life as a father and my relationship with my son, and the way in which it is affected by the hegemonic masculinity. The text is presented as an opportunity to rethink the importance of changing patriarchal prejudices and to deepen the knowledge of the role that masculinity plays in the paternal experience.
Highlights
The current neoliberal society is built upon a patriarchal system in which new types of masculinities have a difficult time thriving
I reflect upon a normal day in my life as a father and my relationship with my son, and the way in which it is affected by the hegemonic masculinity
The text is presented as an opportunity to rethink the importance of changing patriarchal prejudices and to deepen the knowledge of the role that masculinity plays in the paternal experience Keywords: corporal identity, neoliberalism, masculinities, gender, autoethnography, patriarchy
Summary
The current neoliberal society is built upon a patriarchal system in which new types of masculinities have a difficult time thriving. I am forming a new model of masculinity to explore neoliberal discourses and how these determine my emotions, feelings and personal identity. Es la paternidad la que me ayuda a forjar un nuevo modelo de masculinidad que pone en entredicho los discursos neoliberales y cómo esto condiciona mis emociones, sentimientos y mi identidad personal. Being a man is not just a genetic issue, it is a product of social, cultural, political, economic and historical issues. These conditioning factors are those have led to the legitimization and perpetuation of attributes and characteristics that define identity and behaviour based on gender. Men, freed more than years before from dominant scripts, have the opportunity to identify and value the model of masculinity in which they were educated
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