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

Redshaw, Sarah (Author)

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Volume: 8
Issue: 1
Pages: 86-103
Publication date: March 2018
Language: English

DOI: 10.3167/TRANS.2018.080107

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

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Technology and gender Automobiles Masculinity Symbolism; symbolic representation Velocity; speed Mobility Autonomous vehicles

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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