CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2023
| Author | Novák, Janka Róza |
|---|---|
| Title | Shaping Gendered Identities through Violence: An ethnographic study of classroom interactions in a Hungarian primary school |
| Summary | This thesis aims to address the research question: In what way do social interactions in school shape the gender identity of students? Through a school ethnography conducted in a Hungarian primary school located in Budapest, Hungary, I investigate the complexities of gendered violence and its influence on students’ experiences in the school environment. The fieldwork took place between the end of May and beginning of June in 2022, focusing on an 8th-grade class consisting of 28 students. By immersing myself in their everyday lives, including observing lessons and breaks, and conducting semi-structured individual interviews with 9 students, I sought to gain insights into their experiences and perspectives. My findings highlight the interconnected nature of gendered violence and social interactions in school, emphasizing the role of systemic violence, gender stereotypes, power imbalances, and discrimination in shaping students’ gender identities. The research reveals the impact of intersecting identity categories on students’ social positioning and the types of violence they experience in school. It also uncovers the normalization and oversight of sexual harassment and verbal abuse in schools, shedding light on the importance of parental attitudes in perpetuating gender inequalities in school. Ultimately, the insights gained from this research contribute to the broader scholarship on violence, gender, and social interactions in schools. |
| Supervisor | Fodor, Éva |
| Department | Gender Studies MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2023/novak_janka.pdf |
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