Using queer/trans theory to explore the experiences of cisgender men

Description

Midwifery in the UK is perhaps the world’s most monogendered profession with only 0.3% of the workforce identifying as men. My PhD research is an interpretative phenomenological analysis of the experiences of 15 men who work as midwives. Having conducted in-depth interviews, I am now seeking a theoretical framework which will help interpret and make sense of them making sense of their experiences.

First, I wish to explore whether using a theoretical perspective intended to problematize notions of normativity in relation to sexuality is possible and appropriate when applied to cis man or whether this appropriating and therefore depoliticising this approach. Secondly I want to understand how the ‘third hermeneutic circle’ – anticipating reactions of a readership – may impact on the analytic choices I make.

Period	22 Jun 2022
Event title	University of Northampton Research Conference
Event type	Conference
Location	Northampton, United KingdomShow on map