Arctic trophy hunters, tourism and masculinities, 1827-1914
Manuscript version. Published version available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08003831.2016.1238173 Trophy hunting in the Arctic happened in an intersection between tourism, expeditions and hunting. This study contributes to a discrete history of masculinity within the context of trophy hunting organ...
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ftunivtroemsoe:oai:munin.uit.no:10037/10863 2023-05-15T13:02:07+02:00 Arctic trophy hunters, tourism and masculinities, 1827-1914 Aarekol, Lena 2016-10-12 https://hdl.handle.net/10037/10863 https://doi.org/10.1080/08003831.2016.1238173 eng eng Taylor & Francis Acta Borealia Aarekol L. Arctic trophy hunters, tourism and masculinities, 1827-1914. Acta Borealia. 2016;33(2):123-139 FRIDAID 1394561 doi:10.1080/08003831.2016.1238173 0800-3831 1503-111X https://hdl.handle.net/10037/10863 openAccess VDP::Samfunnsvitenskap: 200::Sosialantropologi: 250 VDP::Social science: 200::Social anthropology: 250 Arctic Polar trophy hunting gender masculinity tourism expeditions travel journals nature Journal article Tidsskriftartikkel Peer reviewed 2016 ftunivtroemsoe https://doi.org/10.1080/08003831.2016.1238173 2021-06-25T17:55:12Z Manuscript version. Published version available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08003831.2016.1238173 Trophy hunting in the Arctic happened in an intersection between tourism, expeditions and hunting. This study contributes to a discrete history of masculinity within the context of trophy hunting organized from North Norway and to a broader understanding of Arctic masculinity in general. As trophy hunting expeditions are primarily a male, even masculinist, tourist practice, an analysis from a gender perspective is unavoidable. By taking an empirical approach I investigate different performances of masculinity in written accounts of Arctic trophy-hunting expeditions from the period 1827–1914. The use of masculinity as a pivot demonstrates that a modification of the prevailing perception of Arctic masculinity is necessary. While the general understanding is dominated by an emphasis on physical strength, roughness, ingenuity, restless energy and strong will to self-realization, qualities connected to the traditional values and knowledge of trappers, sailors and explorers, my analysis shows that trophy hunting introduced aristocratic ideals such as gentlemen’s sport, self- discipline, hunting morals, care for nature and distribution of knowledge to their home communities. Trophy hunting in the Arctic made possible performances of different forms of masculinity, not only the conquest and mastery of nature, but also the interest in and care for nature. Women also accompanied as family members and hunters, and women took part in the hunt more often than has been commonly noted. Article in Journal/Newspaper Acta Borealia Arctic Arctic North Norway University of Tromsø: Munin Open Research Archive Arctic Norway Pivot ENVELOPE(-30.239,-30.239,-80.667,-80.667) Acta Borealia 33 2 123 139 |
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Manuscript version. Published version available at http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08003831.2016.1238173 Trophy hunting in the Arctic happened in an intersection between tourism, expeditions and hunting. This study contributes to a discrete history of masculinity within the context of trophy hunting organized from North Norway and to a broader understanding of Arctic masculinity in general. As trophy hunting expeditions are primarily a male, even masculinist, tourist practice, an analysis from a gender perspective is unavoidable. By taking an empirical approach I investigate different performances of masculinity in written accounts of Arctic trophy-hunting expeditions from the period 1827–1914. The use of masculinity as a pivot demonstrates that a modification of the prevailing perception of Arctic masculinity is necessary. While the general understanding is dominated by an emphasis on physical strength, roughness, ingenuity, restless energy and strong will to self-realization, qualities connected to the traditional values and knowledge of trappers, sailors and explorers, my analysis shows that trophy hunting introduced aristocratic ideals such as gentlemen’s sport, self- discipline, hunting morals, care for nature and distribution of knowledge to their home communities. Trophy hunting in the Arctic made possible performances of different forms of masculinity, not only the conquest and mastery of nature, but also the interest in and care for nature. Women also accompanied as family members and hunters, and women took part in the hunt more often than has been commonly noted. |
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