Masculinity, work and lifestyle:

the identity of the automotive mechanic

Authors

  • Laura Senna Ferreira Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM)

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.9771/peri.v3i16.35972

Abstract

This article aims to analyze the identity of the automotive mechanic from the idea of masculinity and the way of life
that characterizes this occupation. Beyond a quota inscribed in the sociotechnical division of labor, the auto mechanic profession is associated with a way of living and thinking entangled with the social proposition of showing masculinity – teaching both a profession and a model of being man. Considering the context of Porto Alegre (RS), this study discusses the dynamics between work, cars, and a model of “hegemonic masculinity.”

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Author Biography

Laura Senna Ferreira, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM)

Doutora em Sociologia pelo Programa de Pós-Graduação em Sociologia e Antropologia (PPGSA) da Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ). Professora no Programa de Pós-graduação em Ciências Sociais da Universidade Federal de Santa Maria (UFSM).

Published

2021-12-18

How to Cite

Senna Ferreira, L. (2021). Masculinity, work and lifestyle:: the identity of the automotive mechanic. Revista Periódicus, 3(16), 133–155. https://doi.org/10.9771/peri.v3i16.35972