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Title
The pull of soccer and the push of Xhosa boys in an HIV and drug abuse intervention in the Western Cape, South Africa |
Full text
https://escholarship.org/uc/item/46q7n7hh |
Date
2018 |
Author(s)
Medich, Melissa; Mindry, Deborah; Tomlinson, Mark; Rotheram-Borus, Mary Jane; Bantjes, Jason; Swendeman, Dallas |
Abstract
There is growing interest in engaging men and boys in health and development programmes targeting the intersection of HIV risk, substance abuse, and violence. Understanding the conceptualisations of masculinities or masculine identities that shape both behaviours and opportunities for intervention is central to advancing the global agenda to engage men in health and development interventions. This paper examines an intervention using soccer and job training to engage and deliver activities for HIV prevention, substance abuse, and gender-based violence in a South African township. A literature review provides theoretical, historical and social context for the intersection of gender, masculinity, soccer, violence, and sexual relationships. Qualitative data from in-depth interviews and focus groups is analysed using theoretical and contextual frames to elucidate the negotiation of shifting, contradictory, and conflicting masculine roles. Results highlight how changing risky, normative behaviours among young men is a negotiated process entailing men's relationships with women and with other men. |
Subject(s)
Gender Studies; Public Health; Health Sciences; Human Society; Violence Research; HIV/AIDS; Prevention; Substance Misuse; Drug Abuse (NIDA only); Aetiology; 2.3 Psychological; social and economic factors; Prevention of disease and conditions; and promotion of well-being; 3.1 Primary prevention interventions to modify behaviours or promote wellbeing; Infection; Mental health; Good Health and Well Being; Gender Equality; Peace; Justice and Strong Institutions; Adolescent; Adult; Black People; HIV Infections; Health Promotion; Humans; Interpersonal Relations; Male; Masculinity; Men's Health; Qualitative Research; Soccer; South Africa; Substance-Related Disorders; Young Adult; masculinity; soccer; drugs; gender; violence |
Coverage
187 - 199 |
Publisher
eScholarship, University of California |
Type of publication
article |
Format
application/pdf |
Source
SAHARA-J Journal of Social Aspects of HIV/AIDS, vol 15, iss 1 |
Rights
public |
Identifier
qt46q7n7hh |
Repository
Berkeley - University of California
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