Leah, Grace, and Alicia are joined by 'Tolkien White Man' Tim to discuss representations of masculinity, patriarchy, and gender roles in Middle-earth, with a specific focus on Aldarion, Faramir, Aragorn, and Elrond.

Episode 10 - Masculinities of Middle-earth

Introduction to Queer Lodgings and Themes

Exploring Masculinities in Tolkien's Works

Cultural and Historical Perspectives on Masculinity

Hegemonic and Toxic Masculinity

Evolving Masculine Ideals and Cultural Reactions

Christianity's Influence on Tolkien's Gender Views

Tolkien's Personal Perspectives on Gender

Analyzing Aldarion's Toxic Masculinity

Faramir's Balanced Masculinity and Relationships

Aragorn's Leadership and Masculine Traits

Elrond's Masculinity and Emotional Labor

Queer Dynamics and Symbolism in Tolkien's Works

Exploring Queer Potential and Avoiding Labels

Conclusion and Contact Information

Queer Lodgings is a queer-led podcast covering all things Tolkien. Join Alicia, Grace, and Leah (and sometimes Tim), a group of fans and scholars, as we discuss Middle-earth from a lgbtq+-focused, intersectional, antiracist, and non-christian perspective.

Queer Lodgings: A Tolkien Podcast

Producer of 'Queer Lodgings: A Tolkien Podcast'

Former co-host of 'Dance Robot Dance'