Title Nuo hegemoninio iki marginalizuoto – įvairialypis vyriškumas ir jo raiška įkalinimo įstaigose. Vilniaus kalėjimo atvejis /
Translation of Title From hegemonic to marginalized – diverse masculinity and its expression in penal institutions. the case of vilnius prison.
Authors Ilkevič, Daniel
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Pages 103
Abstract [eng] The thesis explores the multifaceted aspects of masculinity in the context of Vilnius prison, addressing questions related to gender identity, societal norms, and the impact of incarceration on the construction of male identities. Individuals within the prison system are compelled to specific behavioral standards and adapt to the existing gender order construct. Imprisonment entails learning to coexist with others in challenging conditions, often resulting in the loss of autonomy, independence, dignity, and freedom, while acquiring a new prison identity. The thesis also delves into the current state of the prison system in Lithuania, highlighting a significant decrease in the number of incarcerated individuals over the past decade. The research aims to uncover the contemporary situation of masculinity in Vilnius prison, considering the impact of evolving criminal policies, political, cultural, and societal changes. The objectives of the thesis are: Exploring various forms of masculinity based on gender issues addressed by researchers such as J. Butler, R. Connel, etc., and present the logic of Michel Foucault's (self)discipline principle. Examinating the specific concept of masculinity and its expression in Vilnius prison by analyzing interview materials and revealing the factors shaping it. Classifying the masculinity of Vilnius prison men based on theoretical assumptions, present the reasons for its formation, and address its problematic aspects. The introductory part of the thesis discusses the specificity, relevance, and problematic nature of the topic. The context of the Lithuanian prison system is presented, considering the current status quo from the perspective of state institutions. The historical context of the post-Soviet penitentiary system and its influence on the current Lithuanian system are discussed. The literature review section provides an overview of existing studies on masculinity in Lithuania and worldwide, justifying the need and relevance of this master's thesis research. The theoretical part discusses the uniqueness of the topic, identifies types of masculinity, introduces Michel Foucault's discipline principle, and explores insights from R. Connell, J. Butler, and other scholars on gender behavior. The methodology section outlines the research approach, employing an anthropological methodology for qualitative research through semi-structured biographical interviews with incarcerated individuals and prison staff. Participant and non-participant observation methods are also used. In the empirical part, the collected data are evaluated and analyzed, seeking correlations with the identified types of masculinity in the theory. A classification of masculinity in Vilnius prison is provided, and new findings are described. The concluding part of the thesis discusses the conducted research, presents the results and conclusions, classifies the masculinity of men serving sentences in Vilnius prison, reveals potential factors and reasons for its formation an expression, discusses the significance of masculinity in the process of (self)discipline in prison.
Dissertation Institution Vilniaus universitetas.
Type Master thesis
Language Lithuanian
Publication date 2024