The cocky misogynist An approximation to the masculinities of Spanish rock
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Published
2021-06-30
David Vila Diéguez
Abstract
In times when criticizing reggaeton and trap for their alleged sexist character has become way too common, it is crucial to reflect on the kind of masculinities constructed by other music styles that were there many years before them. This article sets out to do so with the case of Spanish rock. Drawing from concepts such as hypermasculinity, hegemonic masculinity, and male bonding, among others, this essay conducts a close reading of the cultural productions of bands such as Coz, Lujuria, or Los Zigarros, as a way to study the masculinities put forward in their discourse. In order to do so, the article relies on an archetype it calls ‘the cocky misogynist’.
How to Cite
Vila Diéguez, David. 2021. “The Cocky Misogynist: An Approximation to the Masculinities of Spanish Rock”. AusArt 9 (1). https://doi.org/10.1387/ausart.22634.
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Keywords
MASCULINITIES, ROCK & ROLL, HYPERMASCULINITY, GENDER, SPAIN
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