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Redefining Breadwinning Among Internally-Displaced Filipino Men in Southern Philippines

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: This article explores how Filipino men negotiate and reinterpret the breadwinner role—a crucial feature of local hegemonic masculinities—in response to the challenges of internal displacement. Drawing on the life stories of 31 men from the Southern Philippines who experienced conflict-induced internal displacement, we found that despite not always fulfilling traditional breadwinning expectations, men continued benefitting from its associated privileges. To manage disruptions to their life story projects that threatened their identities, Filipino men redefined breadwinning by shifting focus from income generation to efforts involved in finding work, emphasizing its legality and downplaying the type of work or pay. This redefinition allowed men to maintain authority in their family and community, thus preserving their position in local hegemonic masculinities.

Source: The Journal of Men s Studies

DOI: 10.1177/10608265251349711

Authors: Jennefer Lyn L. Bagaporo, Pam Papadelos

Institutions: Xavier University, Xavier University, The University of Adelaide

Language: English

Topic: Gender Roles and Identity Studies

Subfield: Gender Studies

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Decent work and economic growth, Reduced inequalities, Peace, justice, and strong institutions, Gender equality, No poverty

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,400