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A lot of empirical evidence on demographic changes in ?countries in
transition?, those which belong to the semi-periphery of Europe, has been
undertheorized, or theorized in the framework of the theories on the First
and the Second Transition. However, both of those metanarratives have proven
to be applicable only to a certain degree when it comes to the development
off population at the semi-periphery. This paper argues that specificity and
unprecedented population developments of the semi-periphery of Europe call
for a different approach, one which will actually clearly acknowledge the
structural difference between the core and the semi-periphery, and the
developmental dependence as a core of the problem. The main arguments are
related to the specificities of gender regimes at the semi-periphery
[Blagojevic 2009; Blagojevic 2013; Bobic 2013], as well as to the process of
?de-development? which results in a profound social structural change. The
starting epistemological points for this type of approach relate to the three
strands of theoretical developments: 1. feminist standpoint theory
(semi-periphery is both strategic standpoint for knowledge articulation, as
well as a location where connection between the ontology and the epistemology
of gender could be reaffirmed - [Wickramasinghe 2006; Blagojevic 2009]; 2.
Connell?s critique of ?metropolitan theory? [Connell 2007], and her vision of
?polycentric social science? [Connell, 2013]; and finally, 3. the idea of
multiple modernities and multiple trajectories of modernization [Eisenstadt,
2002]. Historically speaking, demography as a discipline has been empirically
rich, but theoretically ?poor?. Striving towards more theory, towards
grounded theory, can profoundly enrich our understanding of the population
change, by connecting micro, mezzo and macro level into a more heuristically
rewarding manner, and, at the same time, it would be moving towards
effectiveness and meaningfulness of the population policies.

Democratization of gender regimes has been taken as one of societal causes of
?ongoing and universal? Second Demographic Transition (SDT), [Lesthaeghe
2010]. The question whether it is present in countries of ex-socialism or not
is a frequent matter of debates and ?crisis argument? is referred to when
assessing whether it has been delayed, postponed or running in a specific
manner [H?hn, et ?l. 2008; Sobotka, 2008; Bobic 2014]. This paper, however,
argues that this mainstream theory seems inadequate when it comes to
demographic and social changes of Balkan countries, Serbia in particular.
Thus it should be complemented or even replaced by more suitable paradigm of
semi-periphery. After discussion of this novel approach and macro
perspective, we will particularly focus onto micro level analysis, i.e.
family relations through the lens of gender and individual agency [Blagojevic
2009, 2013; Bobic 2014], due to their profound effects on persistent low
fertility and rising childlessness. Our goal was to trace ongoing and gradual
transformation from so called ?traditional model? to greater gender
empowerment and emancipation. Decline of and resistance to the women?s
?self-sacrificing micro-matriarchy?, observed and broadly investigated in
state socialism [Blagojevic 1994, 1997] is taking place among younger
generations, middle and upper educated groups being forerunners. This shift
is reflected, inter alia, in increased males? participation in parenthood and
care, though crisis of masculinity is also observed at the semi-periphery.
Specific societal setting, although unfavourable when it comes to
opportunities of expanding of personal and social resources (including
strengthening of networks, increasing of quality of everyday life and
broadening of choices), paradoxically encourages egalitarian practice in
everyday life, through exchange and cooperation among men and women but as a
part of ?survival economy?. This less visible and slow ?bottom up? social
change awaited for ever since the end of 1980s is, seemingly irreversible,
yet troublesome. We deem this practice of collaboration and mutual support in
privacy as highly conducive for rising egalitarianism although there are
still prominent asymmetrical attitudes in public discourse related to gender
roles, paid work, care and career. Theoretical and policy implications of
such developments will also be discussed in the paper.

Economy -- Interrogating transnational masculinities, fatherhood and the institution of men : rethinking gender equity in global finance and large international law firms / Helen Longlands and Richard Collier -- The innovation ecosystem: interrogating [trans]national gender [un]sustainability in the new business centre / Richard Howson and Greg Kerr -- Transnational football's male elite : the unsustainability of FIFA? / John Hughson and Marina Hughson -- Hegemony self-critique : how men in finance question aspects of masculine and economic hegemony from within / Anika Thym -- Politics -- The ends of imagination : Hindu nationalism, masculine networks and political transformation / Prem Kumar (PK) Vijayan -- Intentional impossibility : sustainable transnational (male) clientelism versus an unsustainable environment / Marina Hughson -- Contradictory consciousness : men and feminist activism in the Caribbean / Tonya Haynes -- Technologies -- Men, automobility, movements, and the environment : imagining (un)sustainable, automated transport futures / Dag Balkmar and Jeff Hearn -- "The performing rights of man" : the global music industries and transnational hegemonies of men / Sam de Boise -- Electronic pornography and the transnational assemblage of sexuality / Karen Gabriel -- Gender trouble in cyberwar : multiple masculinities and femininities of a cyberspy in the war on terror / Winifred R. Poster -- Bodies -- The dynamics of displacement : diasporic masculinities between margins and centres / Sofia Aboim and Pedro Vasconcelos -- Transnational "winner" masculinities : modernity and the transformation of intimacy / Ernesto Vasquez del Aguila -- Men and masculinities offside? the [un]sustainability of the power of men / Iva mídová -- Contributors -- Index

How are men, masculinities and gender power implicated within global institutions? How are global institutions to be understood in terms of men, masculinities and gender power? What are men up to in such arenas as: global finance, corporate law, military intelligence, world sporting bodies and nationalist politics? Unsustainable Institutions of Men examines men's dealings in transnational processes across the economy, politics, technologies and bodies. In exploring the men's domination of institutions in national and transnational realms this volume underpins a novel approach built around multiple "dispersed centres" of men's power. Indeed, in critical discussions of men and masculinities there has been a gradual shift in focus from the local, so-called 'ethnographic moment', to a broader view encompassing several dynamics (e.g. global, transnational, international, postcolonial and the global north-south) Building on this conceptual move, Unsustainable Institutions of Men focuses on pinpointing masculine actions and influences that support and enact transnational processes, disclosing those connections and examining institutional alternatives which could contribute to more inclusive and democratic transnational dialogues. Comprised of a range of international contributions, Unsustainable Institutions of Men will appeal to students, researchers, experts and activists seeking to understand the deep structural conditions of contemporary globalized threats, created by old and new patterns of gender power and transnational patriarchies.

How are men, masculinities and gender power implicated within global institutions? How are global institutions to be understood in terms of men, masculinities and gender power? What are men up to in such arenas as: global finance, corporate law, military intelligence, world sporting bodies and nationalist politics? Unsustainable Institutions of Men examines men's dealings in transnational processes across the economy, politics, technologies and bodies. In exploring the men's domination of institutions in national and transnational realms this volume underpins a novel approach built around multiple "dispersed centres" of men's power. Indeed, in critical discussions of men and masculinities there has been a gradual shift in focus from the local, so-called 'ethnographic moment', to a broader view encompassing several dynamics (e.g. global, transnational, international, postcolonial and the global north-south) Building on this conceptual move, Unsustainable Institutions of Men focuses on pinpointing masculine actions and influences that support and enact transnational processes, disclosing those connections and examining institutional alternatives which could contribute to more inclusive and democratic transnational dialogues. Comprised of a range of international contributions, Unsustainable Institutions of Men will appeal to students, researchers, experts and activists seeking to understand the deep structural conditions of contemporary globalized threats, created by old and new patterns of gender power and transnational patriarchies.

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