On sex, violence & being macho in the army: male soldiers and sexual violence

Human Sciences Research Council

doi:10.14749/32850833

July 1, 2026Open Access

On sex, violence & being macho in the army: male soldiers and sexual violence

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This research aims to understand how masculinity and sexual violence manifest among male soldiers in a military setting.
Conducted qualitative interviews with 14 male soldiers aged 23 to 33 in the South African National Defence Force.
Focus on experiences and expressions of masculinity and sexuality within the military context.
Identified various ways masculinity influences attitudes toward sexual violence.
Uncovered complex relationships between male soldiers' identities and expressions of sexuality.

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Qualitative interviews explore expressions of masculinity and sexual violence in male soldiers, indicating complex social behaviors.

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Nyameka Mankayi interviewed 14 male soldiers in the South African National Defence Force between the ages of 23 and 33, looking at how masculinity, sexuality and sexual violence is expressed in a military context. Articles flowing from these qualitative interviews appeared in two journals.

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