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Construction of gender identities in sports: Comparative study of yoga and MMA
Hoza, Matyáš ; Országhová, Kristína (advisor) ; Grygar, Jakub (referee)
In my work, I am researching strategies of gender identity construction in MMA and yoga. In the first part of work, the matter of masculinity construction, within the boundaries of yoga, is discussed. The most interesting concept shown is "second sport". In this concept masculine actors demean yoga as a sport and associate it with passivity. Strategies of construction are also researched with female fighters in MMA environment. In MMA the main concepts are fragile sex and intimacy. Female fighters show signs of refusal of violence. The creation of femininity and masculinity is then compared. The comparison is quite tricky, as the conditions are not the same for both genders. Masculine actors in yoga have no desire in practices of feminine gender, whereas female fighters need to practice femininity and masculinity. Even so, some correlations can be observed, for example the expression of gender through heteronormativity. In the second part of the work there are identified four models of masculinity, through which I am watching the evolution of manliness in martial arts sports. Masculinity models are working with the sense of dominance and aggression. For the creation of data, semi structured interviews and participant observation, were used.
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Violence among nobility and burghers. A portrait of duels at the turn of the 16th and 17th century
PINTNER, Tomáš
The diploma thesis deals with the topic of duels between nobles and townsmen in the early modern period. Its aim is to present the form of duels as a tool used to restore violated honour and at the same time as an important cultural phenomenon of pre-modern society. The thesis will therefore focus further on the role of honour, which represented a key element of noble and masculine identity, the loss of which had immeasurable consequences for the challenged individuals. Its violent defence was perceived as a socially legitimate but illegal act. The thesis will be concluded with an analysis and comparison of four duels that took place in the Kingdom of Bohemia between 1582-1651.
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Gender, non-binary gender identity - a linguistic and sociological approach of francophone speakers
Martínková, Lucie ; Suková Vychopňová, Kateřina (advisor) ; Jančík, Jiří (referee)
The thesis focuses on the issue of gender, in particular its non-binary conception, and investigates how the French language and Francophone society approach this area. The core chapters examine the multifaceted aspects of gender, incorporating sociocultural perspectives and linguistic approaches. In the first chapter, the thesis briefly scrutinizes the philosophy of language and linguistic culture in general. The second chapter explains pivotal concepts related to gender and introduces diverse cultural conceptions of gender. The third chapter describes key linguistic phenomena that pose challenges to achieving neutrality within the French language. The core of the linguistic part of the thesis is the fourth chapter, with the so-called écriture inclusive, inclusive writing, which at many points offers a solution to linguistic equality. The official forms of this approach in France and Canada are presented and its guiding principles are described. In addition, the thesis incorporates a proposal for a gender-neutral solution for the French language put forth by Florence Ashley, a legal and health activist specializing in transgender issues in Canada. The last chapter, chapter five, outlines reactions to the inclusive and gender-neutral form of the French language. The controversial debates that arose...
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Masculinity in the American Far-Right, Its Character, Radicalization and Risks of Violence
Kretíková, Veronika ; Guasti, Petra (advisor) ; Charvát, Jan (referee)
The thesis focuses on the topic of masculinity within the American far right and aims to examine its nature, radicalization, and possible risks of violence. The thesis is based on a qualitative methodology and employs a comparative study method. The subject of the analysis are individual far-right organizations and movements operating on the American political scene. Specifically, five groups were selected, namely Proud Boys, Oath Keepers, Incel, Kingdom Identity Ministries and Nationalist Social Club. For each selected group, the research analysed their approach to violence and their views on gender-related issues. Analysis of the literature and individual case studies suggests that gender and with it also masculinity have a strong influence on the American far right. Issues related to gender resonate strongly among supporters of the American far-right movements and organizations that primarily consists of white men. As a result of this analysis, the radical construct of masculinity was found in three of the five selected far-right groups: Proud Boys, Incel, and the Nationalist Social Club. The research shows that violence is both an important aspect for supporters of the American far right and a tool they use to achieve their goals. When such an approach to violence is combined with a masculine...
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Analysis of the Depiction of Ukrainian Women in The First Months after the Russian Invasion of Ukraine
Vlčková, Tereza ; Pavlík, Petr (advisor) ; Gheorghiev, Olga (referee)
This diploma thesis regards the media construction of the portrayal of Ukrainian women in the context of the war in Ukraine. From the very beginning, the war was heavily covered by media, and gendered stereotypes began to manifest itself in the early days. In the theoretical part, therefore, the work deals with the construction of gender roles in war conflicts and sexualized violence, as well as the Russian invasion of Ukraine. The methodological part then presents research methods. These are quantitative content analysis, which aims to find out which topics are most often associated with Ukrainian women. The sources for quantitative analysis are articles from serious and tabloid online servers that contain selected keywords. From the sample are for critical discursive analysis selected articles with typical and also with deviating framing. The aim of the research is to map what framing of texts and setting of the agenda are the media using to portray the situation of Ukrainian women and what ideological structures this news framing has. Another research question is how the construction of masculinity and femininity in a war context is reflected in individual articles.
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Gender analysis of the development of the characters "M" and Moneypenny from the James Bond film series
Vyoral, Jaroslav ; Jiroutová Kynčlová, Tereza (advisor) ; Kolářová, Kateřina (referee)
In my thesis write about gender analysis of development of characters "M " and Moneypenny from James Bond, Her Majesty's Agent, film series. Film series is representing James Bond as executive power which is maintaining Status Quo of imperial force - Great Britain. From aspect of gender, there is no change in film character, except last movies where was acting Daniel Craig. In his acting main character appears humanized, there is a change in perceiving masculinity and in behavior towards women. The characters of "M" and Moneypenny are changing through whole film series and developing a lot of gender changes according to geopolitics and social changes. These changes I will examine through feminist analysis based on concept of power, aspects of patriarchy power structure according to imperialistic ideas and changes of these principles in process of confrontation with feminism.
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