In the second episode of our two parter with Conor Hammersley, he tells us about his research in Ireland and the United States on rural masculinity. Conor describes the challenges facing male farmers and farming families today. He helps us to understand complex concepts like social reproduction, masculine and feminine hegemony in clear terms. He also explains the uniquely Irish historical and cultural influences which reinforce gender norms here. Plus why does Ireland have so many single sex schools, how do the All Blacks get things right, and how does the rodeo relate to Irish farmers?!

We could have talked all night to Conor, he is just so passionate about his subject. We enjoyed it a lot, and hope you do too!