ABSTRACT

TV mini-series and international hit Normal People (2020) introduced the character of Connell Waldron to the world. Connell’s character was not only well-received but he also created a following of his own. From his clothes, to his looks, to his character, Connell became an obsession for many. An analysis of the character of Connell with regard to the portrayal of his masculinity is presented in this article. The purpose of this is to situate Connell within a typology of Irish masculinities and, in doing so, to examine the sociocultural context within which such a masculinity emerged. As such, both the conditions that enabled this new type of masculinity to develop and the implications of such a portrayal for Irish society are discussed. Using Raewyn Connell and James Messerschmidt’s hegemonic masculinity as well as Eric Anderson and Mark McCormack’s inclusive masculinity theory, the contribution of Connell Waldron to the promotion of a society in which gender-related hegemonic inequalities fade away is examined.

摘要

电视迷你剧和国际热播Normal People（2020）向世界介绍了康奈尔·沃尔德伦的角色。康奈尔的角色不仅广受好评，而且还创造了自己的追随者。从他的衣服，到他的外表，再到他的性格，康奈尔成为了许多人的痴迷。本文对康奈尔的男性气质进行了分析。这样做的目的是将康奈尔置于爱尔兰男子气概的类型学中，并在此过程中检查这种男子气概出现的社会文化背景。因此，讨论了使这种新型男子气概得以发展的条件以及这种描绘对爱尔兰社会的影响。使用 Raewyn Connell 和 James Messerschmidt 的霸权男性气质以及 Eric Anderson 和 Mark McCormack 的包容性男性气质理论，