Mobile Masculinities: An Investigation of Networked Masculinities in Gay Dating Apps

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  • Nathian Shae Rodriguez San Diego State University
  • Jennifer Huemmer Texas Tech University
  • Lindsey Erin Blumell Texas Tech University

https://doi.org/10.17583/mcs.2016.2047

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This study argues that hegemonic masculinity and inclusive masculinity are conciliatory when applied to networked masculinities in homosexual spaces. It contends hegemonic masculinity is a macro-level process that informs micro-level processes of inclusive masculinity. Employing a textual analysis of 500 individual profiles in gay dating apps (Scruff, GROWLr, GuySpy and Hornet), findings indicate networked masculinities informed by hegemonic masculinity. A process of “mascing” also resulted from the data.

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Author Biographies

Nathian Shae Rodriguez, San Diego State University

Nathian Shae Rodriguez will be starting his professorship in August 2016 at San Diego State University’s School of Journalism & Media Studies. His area of research include Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Queer (LGBTQ) issues, intersectionality, identity formation/negotiation, acculturation, hegemonic masculinity, pop culture, and broadcasting.

Jennifer Huemmer, Texas Tech University

Jennifer Huemmer is a second year Ph.D. stuent and graduate instructor in the College of Media &Communication who researches rape culture and its media representations, and hegemonic masculinity.

Lindsey Erin Blumell, Texas Tech University

Lindsey Blumell, Ph.D. has a background in broadcast journalism, teaching and human rights. She has lived and worked in U.S.A., Canada, Croatia, China, and Hong Kong. Her research interests include international news, media and human rights, and media ethics.

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2016-10-21

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Rodriguez, N. S., Huemmer, J., & Blumell, L. E. (2016). Mobile Masculinities: An Investigation of Networked Masculinities in Gay Dating Apps. Masculinities &Amp; Social Change, 5(3), 241–267. https://doi.org/10.17583/mcs.2016.2047

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