Jeff Hearn
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Jeff Hearn is a foundational figure in critical studies on men and masculinities (CSMM), a field he has helped shape for decades. His research interrogates the social construction of men and masculinities through the lenses of feminist, postcolonial, and queer theory, with a particular focus on transnational and organizational power dynamics. In his highly cited 2019 article, "So What Has Been, Is, and Might Be Going on in Studying Men and Masculinities?: Some Continuities and Discontinuities" (50 citations), Hearn provides a comprehensive review of the field’s evolution, tracing its roots in feminist critique and mapping its future directions. His major contributions include theorizing men’s practices as gendered and relational, challenging essentialist views, and emphasizing the intersection of patriarchy with globalization and digitalization. With an extensive publication record spanning over 40 years, Hearn’s work has garnered thousands of citations globally, influencing sociology, gender studies, and organizational behavior. He is also known for coining the concept of “hegemonic masculinity” alongside R.W. Connell, and for his pioneering analyses of men’s violence and men’s health. A professor at Hanken School of Economics and Örebro University, Hearn’s scholarship remains vital for understanding how masculinities are reproduced and transformed in contemporary societies.
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