Silva FR, Gomes WS. Quilombola masculinities: characteristics and the production of illness in a Quilombo in the semi-arid region of Pernambuco, Brazil. Interface (Botucatu). 2025; 29 (Supl. 1): e240331. Doi: https://doi.org/10.1590/interface.240331
Abstract
The aim of this study was to understand the various elements underlying the construction of masculinities in a Quilombola community in the semi-arid region of Pernambuco and associated health impacts. We undertook an exploratory qualitative study using in-depth interviews conducted with seven Quilombola men living in the community. The data were analyzed using thematic content analysis, and the results were organized into three core topics that encompass the key characteristics of being a Quilombola man. The reproduction of masculinities in Quilombola territories is a multifaceted process driven by sexist and racist structures, which are two essential elements in the process of understanding these men. The findings reveal an urgent need to expand the scope of men’s health in order to reduce health risks and vulnerability in this population.
Keywords
Masculinities; Quilombola communities; Men’s health; Quilombola men
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