Self‐reflexivity scrutinized: (pro‐)feminist men learning that gender matters

Abstract

Purpose

The purpose of this paper is to contribute to the debate on reflexivity in organization and management studies by scrutinizing the possibilities of self‐reflexivity.

Design/methodology/approach

By means of auto‐ethnography, the authors analyze their own experiences as (pro‐)feminist men in the field of gender studies.

Findings

The authors argue that self‐reflexivity is partial, fragmentary and transient: it surfaces in situations where the authors’ activities and identities as researchers are challenged by others and they become aware of their precarious position.

Originality/value

The paper's perspective complements more instrumental understandings of self‐reflexivity, and stimulates further debate on its limits as well as potential.

Citation

Styhre, A. and Tienari, J. (2013), "Self‐reflexivity scrutinized: (pro‐)feminist men learning that gender matters", Equality, Diversity and Inclusion, Vol. 32 No. 2, pp. 195-210. https://doi.org/10.1108/02610151311324415