1. INTRODUCTION
Literature review remains to be the most critical aspect of every research undertaking. The literature review seeks to provide direction and to set a scene to ones research. According to Dawidowics (2010:26), this process in research allows the researcher to critically summarize the current knowledge in the area under investigation; it helps to identify strengths and weaknesses in the previous work. Furthermore it aids the researcher with knowledge on how to answer the questions and what questions needs to be asked. Part of the reason for reviewing literature is to provide an indication that will prevent the researcher from addressing answers that have been dealt with already.
In depth, the following questions needs to probe by the researcher prior to the process of beginning the research: Why ask these questions? Has anyone else done something similar? Will the answers and ultimately the results be relevant? All these answers will be better answered through the process of reviewing literature. This essay will provide a mock interpretation of how the given literature reviews on masculinity can be used to extract the interview schedule. This will be done through examining the existing phenomena in the body of research on masculinity and to further close the gap between themes that have been addressed and the need thereof to expand on the existing theory should the need arise (Et al).
2. INTERVIEW SCHEDULE
2.1 Section A: Understanding masculinity in the 21st century
Franklin describes masculinity as those behaviors, language and practices existing in specific cultural and organizational locations, which are commonly associated with males and thus culturally defined as not feminine. This line of questioning will seek to interrogate the understanding of respondents on the concept of masculinity and various groupings of masculine ideals.
Questions: