Marking Masculinity in Australian Theatre, 1955-70 and 1985-2000: a movement-based analysis of performed masculinities in historical and cultural contexts. [ 2002-01-01 - 2005-05-31 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Bruce Parr (Chief Investigator) ,  Prof Adrian Kiernander (Chief Investigator) ,  Dr Jonathan Bollen (Postdoctoral Fellow)

Brief description Marking Masculinity in Australian Theatre, 1955-70 and 1985-2000: a movement-based analysis of performed masculinities in historical and cultural contexts. This project will chart variations and changes in the representation of masculinity in Australia during the second half of the 20th century, as revealed by a movement-based study of two contrasting periods of Australian theatre, 1955-70 and 1985-2000. Materials to be studied are written play scripts; film and video recordings of theatre performance; and theatre reviews which comment on the performance of gender. The outcomes of the research, in the form of conference papers, scholarly articles and a jointly-authored book, will enhance our understanding of the social effects of masculinity, and of theatre's impact on social change in Australia.

Funding Amount $279,925

Funding Scheme Discovery Projects

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