Abjection, Masculinity, and Sacrifice: The Reek of Death in Game of Thrones

IF 3 2区社会学 Q1 SOCIOLOGY

Men and Masculinities Pub Date : 2021-09-20 DOI:10.1177/1097184X211044184

Susan Johnston

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Abstract

The masculinities of HBO’s Game of Thrones (2011–2019) are marked not just by violence and exploitation, but by contingency, fragility, and abjection. This article draws on theories of abjection to read the abject masculinity of Sandor Clegane, Samwell Tarly, and Theon Greyjoy in the context of theories of hegemonic and hypermasculinity, and, through Greyjoy in particular, tracks his movement from hypermasculinity, through abjection and torture, to a custodial and sacrificial and thus life-giving masculinity, which stands in profound opposition to the hegemonic masculinity of power and domination.

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谩骂、男子气概与牺牲：《权力的游戏》中的死亡深渊

HBO的《权力的游戏》(2011-2019)中的男子气概不仅以暴力和剥削为特征，还以偶然性、脆弱性和落魄为特征。本文运用卑贱理论，将桑铎·克里冈、山姆威尔·塔利和席恩·葛雷乔伊的卑贱男子气概置于霸权主义和超男性主义理论的语境中进行解读，并通过葛雷乔伊的视角，追踪他从超男性主义，经过卑贱和折磨，到一种监护、牺牲和给予生命的男性气概的过程，这种过程与权力和统治的霸权男性气概形成了深刻的对立。

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Men and Masculinities SOCIOLOGY-

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期刊介绍： Men and Masculinities presents peer-reviewed empirical and theoretical scholarship grounded in the most current theoretical perspectives within gender studies, including feminism, queer theory and multiculturalism. Using diverse methodologies, Men and Masculinities"s articles explore the evolving roles and perceptions of men across society. Complementing existing publications on women"s studies and gay and lesbian studies, Men and Masculinities helps complete the spectrum of research on gender. The journal gives scholars interested in gender vital, balanced information on the burgeoning - and often misunderstood - field of masculinities studies.