Habitus of Masculinity in Chilean Miners: Efficiency, Control, and Consumption of the Bodies

From a gender perspective, the persistence of habitus masculinity in Chilean male miners their family relationships, relationships with partners, sexuality, and work was analyzed, delving into construction that drives them toward satisfaction desires consumption. The discourses 13 workers between 25 62 years old were obtained through individual group interviews. findings constitute an axis research Fondecyt 1180079 carried out Antofagasta, region highest mining production Chile third largest world. conclusions reveal notions bodily habitus, mediated by hierarchies, where binary is accentuated, reproducing extractive logic industry themselves. Men recognize self-demand fulfilling mandate economic provider vs. relentless disciplining bodies favor efficiency, control, exacerbated consumption, which underlies industry.