Women's Rights

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INTRODUCTION

The given case, Claiming the Throttle : Multiple Femininities in a Hyper – Masculine Subculture ( Martin et al, 2006 ) is a re-inquiry of Schouten and McAlexander’s (1995) ethnography of Harley – Davidson owners that deals with issues of feminism in a hyper – masculine subculture. This case focuses on the liberalization and the sense of achievement and equality gained by women on the usage of motorcycles through the voices of women riders. This information is gathered by using several qualitative methods such as Ethnography / Participant Observation, formal and informal interviews (which were conducted in garages and homes of interviewees). It focuses on a multi perspective view and analysis three different views of feminism which are liberal feminism, women’s voice or experience feminism and a poststructuralist view of feminism. The mentioned aspects and methods of data collection will be looked at in greater depth in the critical review of the case.

Qualitative research is a method of inquiry appropriated in many different academic disciplines, traditionally in the social sciences, but also in market research and further contexts (Denzin, Norman, Lincoln & Yvonna . 2005).

In this case the method used is qualitative research as qualitative techniques such as participant observation and ethnography have been used. Qualitative techniques are used when researcher conducts his observation based on words rather than numbers as it focuses more on interviews and group discussions. Even though this form of research provides an in depth analysis into the topping of discussion, it has certain disadvantages too, It has been criticized to be too subjective and are base...

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...mily which can be stressful. Motorcycling helps them release their stress and give them a sense of freedom. They also recalled the beauty of nature and the environment that made them feel free and liberal (Martin et al).

The last perspective covered in the case is that of poststructuralist feminism. A poststructuralist view of feminism challenges the dominance of men in today’s world. Women while riding on the front seat gain a feeling of control in relation to men. The authors also mention “ Lucy just likes being ‘a girly girl’ getting all dressed up and going out” whereas Allie points to her love for several feminine objects and social markers for heterosexuality (Martin et al). These examples show the growth of feminist culture in the modern day society.

Through these examples the authors have conducted their research and gained a multi – perspective view.

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