Article ID: CBB885111028

Combustion, Hydraulic, and Other Forms of Masculinity. An Essay Exploring Dominant Values and Representations of the Driver in Driverless Technology (March 2018)

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Redshaw, Sarah (Author)


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Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Pages: 86-103


Publication Date: March 2018
Edition Details: Special section on “Degendering the Driver”
Language: English

This article presents two representations of masculinity based on media images found in television and online promotion related to motor vehicles. The dominant image in much advertising is the bursting, thrusting power of what I refer to as “combustion” masculinity, identified as active engagement and connected with significant road trauma. The less visible, fluid power found in professional driving that I refer to as “hydraulic” masculinity draws on precision and awareness of the surroundings rather than aggressive force. Social analysis of electric and driverless vehicle promotion and media discussion indicate that moving to electric and fully automated driving requires overcoming the essential contradiction of combustion power, as it is associated with cars and freedom. Alternative modes and images of being mobile must be highlighted in order to challenge the combustion image. Fundamentally, activity should be ascribed to all mobile persons, and policy and mobility systems should be designed to maximize mobility for all.

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Authors & Contributors
Männistö-Funk, Tiina
Mellström, Ulf
Stilgoe, Jack
Sheller, Mimi
Manderscheid, Katharina
Teresa Galvao Dias
Journals
IEEE Technology and Society Magazine
Transfers
The Bridge: Journal of the National Academy of Engineering
Engineering Studies
Icon: Journal of the International Committee for the History of Technology
Social Studies of Science
Publishers
MIT Press
Routledge
Concepts
Autonomous vehicles
Automobiles
Land transportation
Mobility
Masculinity
Technology and gender
Time Periods
21st century
20th century
Places
Brussels (Belgium)
Belgium
China
United States
Peru
Institutions
U.S., National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Nissan Motor Company Ltd.
Google
Volvo Car Corporation
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