Focusing on the intersection of rural studies and feminist theories, this book challenges existing paradigms within rural social science. It engages with contemporary debates to explore how rural perspectives can enrich feminist discourse and vice versa. By doing so, it seeks to broaden the understanding of both feminisms and ruralities, offering new insights and possibilities for research and dialogue in these interconnected fields.
The book delves into the intricate dynamics between gender and rural environments, highlighting the significance of feminist theory and gender relations in geographical studies. It emphasizes the progress made in understanding how gender influences spatial experiences, while also noting the uneven development of these perspectives within the discipline. Most research has focused on urban settings, leaving a gap in the exploration of rural gender dynamics and the distinct experiences of men and women in these areas.
This compelling book examines parental leave policies in Nordic countries, looking at how these laws encourage men towards life courses with greater care responsibilities. It considers the impact that these policies have had on gender equality and how they have led to a re-gendering of men by promoting 'caring masculinities'.
Using contemporary gender theory to examine gender and rurality beyond that of simply women/femininities, this illuminating book accurately locates the subject of masculinities within the rural/agricultural context.