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This paper aims to compare the constructions of boyhood masculinity among schoolboys in Durban and London, identifying similarities and differences in their identities.

July 26, 2026International journal of comparative education and developmentOpen Access

North-South reflections on boyhood, masculinity and schooling: two primary schools in London and Durban

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This paper aims to compare the constructions of boyhood masculinity among schoolboys in Durban and London, identifying similarities and differences in their identities.
Comparison of two 11-year-old boys' experiences in primary schools in Durban, SA, and London, UK.
Analysis informed by Northern and Southern theories across national, institutional, and biographical levels.
Contextual exploration of masculinity shaped by socio-economic and geographical factors.
Both boys' experiences reveal similarities in school practices, particularly in participation in sports and technology engagement.
Differences highlighted by varying influences from national political systems and individual school contexts on masculinity.
Emphasizes the interconnectedness of identity construction at multiple levels, underscoring the role of place and context.

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Compares constructions of masculinity in school contexts in Durban and London, highlighting implications for gender equity.

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Morrell et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a65a3a3d3aea3239cd76b03 https://doi.org/10.1108/ijced-03-2026-0041

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North-South reflections on boyhood, masculinity and schooling: two primary schools in London and Durban

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North-South reflections on boyhood, masculinity and schooling: two primary schools in London and Durban

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