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  • Sociology of Gender
  • Mental Health Studies

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  • Gender roles in nursing are traditionally feminized.
  • Male nurses in child and adolescent mental health nursing (CAMHN) face unique challenges.
  • Existing literature often overlooks the specific experiences of male nurses in CAMHN.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the lived experiences of male nurses in CAMHN.
  • To examine how male nurses negotiate gendered expectations and identities.
  • To understand the performance of gender in relation to female colleagues within CAMHN.

Main Methods:

  • Ethnographic research inspired by the author's experiences.
  • Analysis of qualitative data exploring male nurses' perceptions.
  • Examination of how gender and sexuality influence professional roles.

Main Results:

  • Male nurses often perform a role balancing "similarity" and "difference" with female colleagues.
  • Traditional gender dichotomies create challenges in CAMHN discourses.
  • Male nurses experience a "prescribed performance" of "sexless, gender nakedness" and a "quietened voice."

Conclusions:

  • The performance of maleness in CAMHN is complex and often constrained.
  • Challenging heteronormative assumptions is crucial for equitable nursing practices.
  • Further research is needed to support male nurses and promote inclusive environments in CAMHN.