Gender studies: men and boys Books
AU Press Northern Love: An Exploration of Canadian
Book SynopsisIn Northern Love, Paul Nonnekes pursues debates in psychoanalysis and cultural theory in pursuit of a distinctive conception of a Canadian masculinity.In close discussions of novels by Rudy Wiebe (A Discovery of Strangers) and Robert Kroetsch (The Man from the Creeks), Nonnekes ranges from Hegel to Lacan, and Butler and Kristeva to Zizek, eliciting an evolving conception of love characteristic of the Canadian cultural imaginary.Northern Love is the first book in the Cultural Dialectics series, edited by Raphael Foshay of Athabasca University.Table of ContentsINTRODUCTIONSection One: STRANGE LOVE1 Naming and Seeing2 Master and Slave3 The Imaginary4 Strange Gender5 Love and TraumaSection Two: INTERSUBJECTIVE LOVE6 Recognition7 Intersubjectivity8 The ContractCONCLUSIONREFERENCESINDEX
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Wallflower Press The Trouble with Men – Masculinities in European
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Aurora Metro Publications Broken Lad
Book SynopsisAbove a pub in North London, Phil is drinking and fighting off mild panic about his comeback gig. His manager's already dumped him and he's worried about finding a place to stay for the night too. As he laments his dwindling career, his supporters gather to wish him well. Craving success and celebrity too, Josh suspects his father of behaving very badly. With the time of the performance fast approaching, guilty secrets emerge that split the family wide apart. Tonight, Phil's career might not be the only thing in tatters. Comic and moving, Broken Lad is a subtle examination of masculinity in distress.Trade Review"The most powerful element of Hooper's script is looking at how a life of disappointment is compounded by one's peers doing well. A lot of Phil's bitterness comes because his contemporaries broke into television and earned enough to have comfortable lives." - Reviews Hub; "It is important to show a huge demographic of the British public (fifty-something white men, but not those running things) on the stage and we get a glimpse of their ugly self-pity and the loneliness that provokes it..." - Broadway World; 'Set in the upstairs of a traditional English pub, the play is an analytical living room drama: different friends and family members of Phil dip in and out of dialogue with him and each other. It all begins playfully with an affable and cultivated relationship between a comedian and his gay friend, only to demonstrate as the drama continues how very un-jovial this is in actuality. As the play develops, we see the consequences of a man slowly unravelling, and the cracks of a dysfunctional family starting to show.' - Everything Theatre; 'Comic and moving, Broken Lad is a subtle examination of masculinity and virility in distress.' - London Theatre;
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Constellations Press Man Trouble: Belonging Behaviour Biology
Book SynopsisA collection of essays examining what it means to be a man in today's world. Categories: non-fiction, memoir, essays, culture & society
£10.44
Connor Court Publishing The Father Factor
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£10.80
The Blackburn Press Broken Boys, Mending Men: Recovery from Childhood Sexual Abuse
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African American Images The Art of Being Cool: The Pursuit of Black
Book SynopsisAddressing the challenges facing adolescent black males, this book analyzes and stresses the importance of identity development. It helps educators and parents understand the importance of cultivating a positive black male identity and how this overlooked aspect of childhood development impacts young adults. Solutions for finding a balance between academics and social activities are also provided.
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Harrington Park Press Inc Male Sex Work and Society
Book SynopsisThis new collection explores for the first time male sex work from a rich array of perspectives and disciplines. It aims to help enrich the ways in which we view both male sex work as a field of commerce and male sex workers themselves. Leading contributors examine the field both historically and cross-culturally from fields including public health, sociology, psychology, social services, history, filmography, economics, mental health, criminal justice, geography, and migration studies, and more. Synthesizing introductions by the editors help the reader understand the implications of the findings and conclusions for scholars, practitioners, students, and members of the interested/concerned public.Trade ReviewMuch-needed... Most of the articles are research centered and bring quantitative analysis to historical, national, and cultural events. This research constitutes the most evident strength of the collection... Scholars researching male sex work will appreciate this crucial step in the right direction. Publishers Weekly A compelling new book. The Huffington Post Beautifully designed and filled with surprising statistics, historic photos, and artfully shot man-candy, Male Sex Work and Society is an interesting and insightful read. The Fight Magazine A valuable resource on an elusive topic. A & U Magazine By the conclusion of the collection you are confident that the subject has well and truly been considered from every angle. Out in Perth Much-needed exploration of male sex work marks the relaunching of Harrington Park Press, a long-standing publisher of gender and queer studies titles...Most of the articles are research centered and bring quantitative analysis to historical, national, and cultural events. This research constitutes the most evident strength of the collection, as the public understanding of male sex work has largely been defined by false assumptions, gaps in information, and prejudices. PUBLISHERS WEEKLY Extensively researched from cover to cover, Male Sex is a highly accessible tome. Seventeen chapters discuss every possible aspect of male sex work, including the history, the issues male sex workers face, and ways that male sex work is treated in various parts of the world. Male Sex not only focuses on workers who service male clients but also explores workers who work with female clients. The male role in this line of work is a fascinating topic the book wholly explores...Academic, public, and GLBT libraries would benefit greatly by including this book in their collection. Whether for sociology, GLBT, or public health sections, Male Sex can be suggested to patrons to give them a view into the world of male sex work. The book is highly recommended for readers 18 years and older. CHOICE Achieves its goal to an astonishing degree...This is a pathbreaking, well illustrated book about many aspects of male sex work - historical, cultural, economical, ethnological, legal, medical, psychological and artistic. As the editors explain their aim (p. 462): "to open and clarify a new conceptually broader perspective on the male sex industry...For this reviewer, the book has been an eye-opener, and I suspect that it will have the same effect on many other readers. Especially all those involved with public health issues - from doctors and nurses, social workers and community leaders to the police and the criminal justice system, to public officials and politicians - would greatly profit from reading the various papers included in this volume. -- Archives of Sexology Featuring a fantastic selection of authors from multiple disciplinary backgrounds, this collection sets a new standard for scholarly accounts of male sex work. The empirical depth is remarkable, and the conceptual contributions are refined. Male Sex Work and Society is essential reading for anyone interested in sex, sexuality, identity, work, and GLTBQ issues. -- Kevin Walby, PhD, University of Victoria, author of Touching Encounters: Sex, Work and Male-for-Male Internet Escorting Thoroughly researched and lavishly documented... of considerable interest to social workers, psychologists, therapists, counselors and academics in relevant fields... an important work, a serious contribution to queer studies, and a valuable tool for professionals. Out in Jersey Minichiello and Scott must be lauded for an intense scholarly work on a hitherto untouched territory... while providing a critically needed resource in the academic space, it manages to open up vast new avenues of research for social scientists. Pink Pages A wide-ranging, scholarly consideration of male sex work... Male Sex Work and Society is accessible to any who might be interested in the topic. This book is a valuable resource on an elusive topic. A&U [A] groundbreaking book... the essays and empirical research demonstrate how serious study of male sex workers may assist gender studies scholars when it comes to theorizing issues of masculinity, commodification of the male body, and the social construction of gender, sexuality, and power relations. Choice Full of intriguing information. -- Yoav Sivan Gay and Lesbian Review Worldwide By offering a variety of different cultural and systemic nuances to studying sexuality more broadly and sex work more specifically, the authors provide a needed document for the important dialogues in research involving sex workers. -- Theodore Burnes Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity An invaluable resource to academics and (under)graduate students interested in gender, sexuality and the political economy of prostitution. -- Tan Qian Hui Intersections: Gender and Sexuality in Asia and the Pacific Anyone who is interested in any aspect of male sex work will find something of immense value... I would highly recommend this book for academics and nonacademics alike. -- Jerry Watkins Journal of the History of Sexuality Intriguing and engaging from the outset... This collection is extremely well researched and passionately written, deeming it a necessary companion for anyone who has an interest in the broad and engaging field of male sex work research. -- Lorna Barton Wagadu: a Journal of Transnational Women's and Gender Studies This collection provides the most comprehensive purview of research on the subject matter. -- Michelle Manning Contemporary Sexuality Editors Minichiello and Scott have produced a beautiful, diverse, wide-ranging and highly accessible collection of articles... I highly recommend this volume, especially to researchers just getting involved with this field or to educators who are looking to break students out of their beliefs that only women sell sex. -- Thaddeus Gregory Blanchette Wagadu A comprehensive overview... Male Sex Work and Society is a timely addition to the study of male sex workers and a strong contribution to the field of sexuality, health and gender. -- Dr. Andrea Waling Australian and New Zealand Journal of Public HealthTable of ContentsPreface Introduction: Reframing Male Sex Work, by John Scott and Victor Minichiello Male Sex Work in Sociohistoric Context 1. Male Sex Work from Ancient Times to the Near Present, by Mack Friedman 2. Male Sex Work in Modern Times, by Kerwin Kaye 3. Representations of Male Sex Work in Film, by Russell Sheaffer Marketing of Male Sex Work 4. Advertising Male Sexual Services, by Allan Tyler 5. Economic Analyses of Male Sex Work, by Trevon D. Logan Social Issues and Cultures in Male Sex Work 6. Clients of Male Sex Workers, by John Scott, Denton Callander, and Victor Minichiello 7. Regulation of the Male Sex Industry, by Thomas Crofts 8. Public Health Policy and Practice with Male Sex Workers, by David S. Bimbi and Juline A. Koken 9. Mental Health Aspects of Male Sex Work, by Juline A. Koken and David S. Bimbi 10. Gay Subcultures, by Christian Grov and Michael D. Smith 11. Health and Wellness Services for Male Sex Workers, by Mary Laing and Justin Gaffney Male Sex Work in Its Global Context 12. Male Sex Work in Southern and Eastern Africa, by Paul Boyce and Gordon Isaacs 13. Male Sex Work in China, by Travis S. K. Kong 14. Male Sex Work in Post-Soviet Russia, by Linda M. Niccolai 15. Male Sex Work from Latin American Perspectives, by Victor Minichiello, Tinashe Dune, Carlos Disogra, and Rodrigo Marino 16. Migrant Male Sex Workers in Germany, by Heide Castaneda 17. Male Sex Work in the Irish Republic and Northern Ireland, by Paul J. Maginn and Graham Ellison Conclusion: Future Directions in Male Sex Work Research, by Victor Minichiello and John Scott Contributors Glossary Index
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BenBella Books The Boy Crisis: Why Our Boys Are Struggling and
Book SynopsisWhat is the boy crisis? It's a crisis of education. Worldwide, boys are 50 percent less likely than girls to meet basic proficiency in reading, math, and science. It's a crisis of mental health. ADHD is on the rise. And as boys become young men, their suicide rates go from equal to girls to six times that of young women. It's a crisis of fathering. Boys are growing up with less-involved fathers and are more likely to drop out of school, drink, do drugs, become delinquent, and end up in prison. It's a crisis of purpose. Boys' old sense of purpose—being a warrior, a leader, or a sole breadwinner—are fading. Many bright boys are experiencing a "purpose void," feeling alienated, withdrawn, and addicted to immediate gratification. So, what is The Boy Crisis? A comprehensive blueprint for what parents, teachers, and policymakers can do to help our sons become happier, healthier men, and fathers and leaders worthy of our respect.Trade Review“The Boy Crisis brilliantly explores the challenges facing our sons—and everyone. The sections on ADHD, the role of mothering and fathering, and developing boys’ health intelligence are priceless and life-changing.” —Suzanne Somers “Drs. Farrell and Gray frighten and enlighten us in their brilliant analysis, insights, wisdom, and practical solutions to The Boy Crisis . . . essential reading for every parent, teacher, and policy-maker.” —Philip Zimbardo, PhD, former president of the American Psychological Association and Stanford University professor “It would be impossible to read this book and not become a better parent, teacher, or thought leader.” —Marci Shimoff, #1 New York Times bestselling author “What The Feminine Mystique did for girls and women, The Boy Crisis does for boys and men. An eloquently written, compelling tour de force, The Boy Crisis presents a long overdue vision of boys’ self-worth, sense of purpose, and idea of heroism that will leave our boys happier, healthier, and better prepared to sustain love.” —Dr. Richard A. Warshak, author of Divorce Poison “A must-read for anyone who cares about our boys, our schools, our culture, and the future of our country.” —Helen Smith, PhD, author of Men on Strike “Arresting, alarming, and impeccably researched, The Boy Crisis is a must-read for every parent, educator, and policymaker who cares about the future of boys and girls.” —Michael G. Thompson, PhD, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Raising Cain “The Boy Crisis is a groundbreaking and exhaustively researched book about one of the most vital and disastrous yet underreported topics in America.” —Suzanne Venker, Fox News contributor and author of The War on Men “Original, thoughtful, and filled with gems of practical wisdom to understand and support the future of boys.” —Jack Canfield, coauthor of the #1 New York Times bestselling Chicken Soup for the Soul® series “As an activist in the women’s movement, I’m proud of expanding life choices for our daughters. But no one did the same for our sons—until now. Dr. Warren Farrell shines his searchlight on the ‘boy problem with no name’ in this totally absorbing, astonishing, and masterful book. Best of all, he offers parents and educators straightforward solutions with a heart full of compassion.” —Gail Sheehy, author of Passages and Understanding Men’s Passages “The Boy Crisis is the most important book of the 21st century. . . . If you care about the very survival of humankind, you must read this book.” —Jed Diamond, PhD, author of The Irritable Male Syndrome “A must-read for anyone who cares about our boys, our schools, our culture, and the future of our country.” —Helen Smith, PhD, author of Men on Strike “The Boy Crisis is a groundbreaking and exhaustively researched book about one of the most vital and disastrous yet underreported topics in America by one of the most thoughtful writers of our time. As the wife of a dad-deprived man, and the mother of a dad-enriched son, I can personally vouch for its deep significance.” —Suzanne Venker, Fox News contributor and author of The War on Men "The Boy Crisis will deepen your awareness and help you guide your son through the many dilemmas and ordeals that attend the journey from boyhood to manhood. Profoundly helpful." —Sam Keen, author of Fire in the Belly and Prodigal Father, Wayward Son Table of Contents Introduction My Personal Journey into The Boy Crisis PART I: Is There Really a Boy Crisis? 1 The Crisis of Our Sons’ Mental Health 2 The Crisis of Our Sons’ Physical Health 3 The Crisis of Our Sons’ Economic Health 4 The Crisis of Our Sons’ Education 5 The Crisis of Our Sons Worldwide 6 Why Are We So Blind to the Boy Crisis? PART II: Why the Boy Crisis Isn’t Your Fault 7 The Boy Crisis: A Problem Created by a Solution PART III: The Purpose Void 8 The Path-to-Purpose Generation Gap The Power of Purpose “I never thought you cared enough to ask.” Your Son’s Unconscious Wisdom Can a “Real Man” Transition from Provider–Protector to Nurturer–Connector? 9 The “Hero Paradox”: Value Yourself by Not Valuing Yourself A Hero with a Thousand Faces The Sirens of Social Bribes Social bribes: Mom, men, the media, the military The Catch-22 of Your Son-as-Hero 10 Why Do More Marriages Fail in Countries That Succeed? The father’s catch-22 The Era of the Multi-Option Mom and the No-Option Dad How Did Our Daughters Avoid the Purpose Void? “Sorry, It’s a Boy” 11 How Raising Our Sons Successfully in the Past Differs from Raising Our Sons Successfully for Their Future Making Money Versus Making a Difference How to Guide Different Boys Toward Different Senses of Purpose Our Sons’ New Sense of Purpose: The Hero’s Journey to Emotional Intelligence Son-Dropping 12 Raising a Balanced Son in an Out-of-Balance World What Happened to Pick-Up Team Sports? Helping Your Son Find His “Edge” Filling Your Son’s Purpose Void: Your Son as Hero PART IV: Dad-Deprived Boys vs. Dad-Enriched Boys 13 Dad-Deprived Boys Boys Who Hurt, Hurt Us The Lost Boys: Mass shooters ISIS: A gang of dad-deprived boys? Bio Dad: The Discovery of the Dad Brain Careers Are for Now; Children Are Forever The Absence of Dad Creates the Presence of Government 14 Why Are Dads So Important? Let Me Count the Ways 15 Rediscovering Dad The Generation of the Dad Rich Versus the Dad Poor When Does Dad Begin to Matter? Stepdad or Bio Dad: Does it Make a Difference? 16 What Dads Do Differently Boundary Enforcement (Versus Boundary Setting) Exploring Nature, Taking Risks Roughhousing: Dad as a Rough, Tough Cream Puff “Teachable Moments”: A Little Pain for a Lot of Gain Challenging the Kids’ Limits Hangout Time Teasing: Emotional Intelligence Training, Dad-Style? The Conditional or Hierarchical Dad The Worrier and the Warrior: The Checks and Balances of Parenting 17 In the Case of Divorce . . . The Four “Must-Dos” 18 The Father Warrior: Why Fathering Will Be a New Male Sense of Purpose com: The Father Warrior Meets the Have-It-All Woman If Men Get Paid More, Is It Realistic for a Dad to Be the Primary Parent? 19 DAD: Discrimination Against Dads “It Doesn’t Feel Right When I See Them Together” Moms Have the Right to Children, Dads Have to Fight for Children How Did Father Knows Best Become Father Knows Less? Guiding Your Son to “Make a Difference” 20 The Best Parent is Both Parents, But . . . The Best “Parent” is an Attitude Shift Fighting in front of the kids No one asked why the men were drinking Cheap fun for dad and son Dad-inspiring movies When the Best “Parent” Cannot Be Both Parents The Cub Scouts and character Mentoring and rite-of-passage programs Grandfather time When the biological father is missing, can God the Father help? 21 From “Cultural Shrug” to Cultural Shift Kill Today, Love Tomorrow: The Military Dad Dilemma From Father’s Dime to Father’s Time The Government: As Problem, as Solution Creating a White House Council on Boys and Men Our Dads, Our Sons, Our Guns 22 Creating Dad-Enriched Families PART V: Heroic Intelligence Versus Health Intelligence 23 Heroic Intelligence Versus Health Intelligence Biologically, Girls Just Live Longer, Right? Social Bribes: Hollywood—Heroic Health Versus Mental and Physical Health Does the new heroine mean your son won’t have to risk his life for her love? Health Intelligence Inventory Boys’ Weakness as Their Facade of Strength Your Son’s Body, Not His Choice “First and ten, concussion again!” My son wants to join the military. Is this good news or bad news? Your Son’s Body, Your Son’s Choice: Resisting the Sirens of Social Bribes 24 Emotional Intelligence and Mental Health The Barriers to a Boy’s Emotional Intelligence Behind Your Son’s Mask “I’m fine . . . Just leave me alone.” Helping your son take risks in life without risking his life How Heroic Intelligence and Emotional Intelligence Play Out in Everyday Life Moving to better neighborhoods helps girls and hurts boys The bully and the bullied Helping both the bully and the bullied Eighteen Steps Toward Integrating Emotional and Physical Health Intelligence into Heroic Intelligence 25 Reversing Depression, Preventing Suicide Causes of Suicide Women cry, men die If no human doing, no human being Suicide is contagious Diagnosing Danger: The Warren Farrell Male Depression/Suicide Inventory (WFMDI) Preventing Suicide 26 Hidden Hazards to Your Son’s Health The “Sperm Crisis”: To Be, or Not to Be Drinking and Drugs The Unholy Trinity: Obesity, Diabetes, and Erectile Dysfunction 27 From Hurt People Hurting People to Healed People Healing People Refilling the Empathy Void Couples’ Communication: Your Children’s Best Inheritance PART VI: ADHD: Treatment With or Without Medication 28 The New Neural Crisis A New Spin on ADHD 29 The Four Faces of ADHD 30 The Many Causes of ADHD Addressing the Cause to Heal the Brain 31 Natural Solutions to Restore Dopamine Function 32 Natural Supplements for Better Brain Performance Conclusion Your Mission: Guiding Your Son to Discover His Mission Extending Gender Liberation to Dads From Cultural Shrug to Cultural Mission: A Gender Liberation Movement Appendix A: Family Dinner Night: The Five Essentials Appendix B: The Boy Crisis List: The Benefits of Dad, the Dangers of Dad Deprivation Bibliography Acknowledgments About the Authors
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Monkfish Book Publishing Company The Boy He Left Behind: A Man's Search for His
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£12.34
Outskirts Press Don't be a Dick. Don't be a Pussy: 99 Thoughts
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£21.80
Rutgers University Press Getting It, Having It, Keeping It Up: Straight
Book SynopsisScholars and social critics are looking at gender and sexuality, as well as masculinity, in new ways and with more attention to the way cultural ideologies affect men’s and women’s lives. With the rise of an online “incel” (involuntarily celibate) community and the perpetration of acts of violence in their name, as well as increased awareness about the complexities of sexual interaction brought to the fore by the #metoo movement, it has become critical to discuss how men’s sexuality and masculinity are related, as well as the way men feel about the messages they get about being a man. Prior research on masculinity and masculine sexuality has examined the experiences of adolescent boys. But what happens to boys as they become men and as many move away from homo-social environments into sexual relationships? What happens when they no longer have a crowd of peers to posture or perform for? How do their sexual experiences and sexual selves change? How do they prove their masculinity in a society that demands it when they are no longer surrounded by peers? And how do they cultivate sexual selves and sexual self-confidence in a culture that expects them to always already be knowledgeable, desiring sexual subjects? In Getting It, Having It, Keeping It Up, Beth Montemurro explores the cultivation of heterosexual men’s sexual selves. Based on detailed, in-depth interviews with a large, diverse group of heterosexual men between the ages of 20 and 68, she investigates how getting sex, having sex, and keeping up their sex lives matters to men. Ultimately, Montemurro uncovers the tension between public, cultural narratives about hetero-masculinity and men’s private, sexual selves and their intimate experiences. Trade Review"A timely book documenting men’s stories about their own sexual lives to underscore the importance of helping men to develop healthy relationships with women, with each other and with themselves.""Grounded in extraordinarily rich interview data, this book offers a fascinating and sociologically compelling account of heterosexual men’s sexuality over the life course in the United States. Montemurro’s analysis speaks to numerous sociological phenomena, and is a pleasure to read." -- Laura Carpenter * author of Sex for Life: From Virginity to Viagra, How Sexuality Changes Throughout Our Lives *"This book is essential reading for scholars of masculinity and sexuality. Its methods are robust, the conclusions are well supported by data, the organization is clear, and the writing style is highly accessible for both undergraduate and graduate students." * Gender & Society *"Grounded in extraordinarily rich interview data, this book offers a fascinating and sociologically compelling account of heterosexual men’s sexuality over the life course in the United States. Montemurro’s analysis speaks to numerous sociological phenomena, and is a pleasure to read." -- Laura Carpenter * author of Sex for Life: From Virginity to Viagra, How Sexuality Changes Throughout Our Lives *"This book is essential reading for scholars of masculinity and sexuality. Its methods are robust, the conclusions are well supported by data, the organization is clear, and the writing style is highly accessible for both undergraduate and graduate students." * Gender & Society *Table of Contents1. Introduction Part I: Getting It 2. Getting It: Understanding Sex and Becoming Sexually Aware 3. Getting It: Gaining Access to Sex Part II: Having It 4. Having It: Proficiency, Pressure, and Performance 5. Having It: Desire, Relationships, and Sex Part III: Keeping It Up 6. Keeping It Up: Sexual and Relationship Problems 7. Keeping It Up: Maintaining Aging and Changing Bodies 8. Wrapping It Up Appendix 1: Descriptive Table of Research Participants Appendix 2: Demographic Characteristics of Participants, in alphabetical order Notes Index
£107.20
Rutgers University Press When Cowboys Come Home: Veterans, Authenticity,
Book SynopsisWhen Cowboys Come Home: Veterans, Authenticity, and Manhood in Post–World War II America is a cultural and intellectual history of the 1950s that argues that World War II led to a breakdown of traditional markers of manhood and opened space for veterans to reimagine what masculinity could mean. One particularly important strand of thought, which influenced later anxieties over “other-direction” and “conformity,” argued that masculinity was not defined by traits like bravery, stoicism, and competitiveness but instead by authenticity, shared camaraderie, and emotional honesty. To elucidate this challenge to traditional “frontiersman” masculinity, Aaron George presents three intellectual biographies of important veterans who became writers after the war: James Jones, the writer of the monumentally important war novel From Here to Eternity; Stewart Stern, one of the most important screenwriters of the fifties and sixties, including for Rebel without a Cause; and Edward Field, a bohemian poet who used poetry to explore his love for other men. Through their lives, George shows how wartime disabused men of the notion that war was inherently a brave or heroic enterprise and how the alienation they felt upon their return led them to value the authentic connections they made with other men during the war. Trade Review"A fascinating story of three writers—veterans of World War II in search of authenticity." -- James B. Gilbert * author of Men in the Middle: Searching for Masculinity in the 1950s *"Beautifully written and sensitively wrought, When Cowboys Come Home rejects the images of WWII veterans as pugilists or Organization Men. Through neglected figures, including James Jones and Edward Fields, Aaron George audaciously insists that vets took from their war experience a thirst for male bonding, camaraderie, and intense relationships." -- David Steigerwald * author of The Sixties and the End of Modern America *Table of ContentsPreface: What We Bring Home Introduction: Hemingway's Shadow Part I Cowboys on the Wartime Frontier 1 Never a Secondhand Man: James Jones and the Perils of Homecoming 2 The Big Noise: Stewart Stern's Long March to Gar Naruah 3 The "Age of Heroes": Edward Field and Gay Authenticity in the Midst of War Part II Coming Home 4 The Hipster, the Prophet, and the Angel: Writers on the Edge of Eternity 5 The Men Who Came Running: James Jones and the Handy Writers' Colony 6 Waiting for Peter Pan: Adulthood and How to Attain It 7 The Continuing Adventures of Icarus: Edward Field's Life in the Postwar Closet Conclusion: A Nation of Gray Flannel Men Acknowledgments Notes Index
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Rutgers University Press When Cowboys Come Home: Veterans, Authenticity,
Book SynopsisWhen Cowboys Come Home: Veterans, Authenticity, and Manhood in Post–World War II America is a cultural and intellectual history of the 1950s that argues that World War II led to a breakdown of traditional markers of manhood and opened space for veterans to reimagine what masculinity could mean. One particularly important strand of thought, which influenced later anxieties over “other-direction” and “conformity,” argued that masculinity was not defined by traits like bravery, stoicism, and competitiveness but instead by authenticity, shared camaraderie, and emotional honesty. To elucidate this challenge to traditional “frontiersman” masculinity, Aaron George presents three intellectual biographies of important veterans who became writers after the war: James Jones, the writer of the monumentally important war novel From Here to Eternity; Stewart Stern, one of the most important screenwriters of the fifties and sixties, including for Rebel without a Cause; and Edward Field, a bohemian poet who used poetry to explore his love for other men. Through their lives, George shows how wartime disabused men of the notion that war was inherently a brave or heroic enterprise and how the alienation they felt upon their return led them to value the authentic connections they made with other men during the war. Trade Review"A fascinating story of three writers—veterans of World War II in search of authenticity." -- James B. Gilbert * author of Men in the Middle: Searching for Masculinity in the 1950s *"Beautifully written and sensitively wrought, When Cowboys Come Home rejects the images of WWII veterans as pugilists or Organization Men. Through neglected figures, including James Jones and Edward Fields, Aaron George audaciously insists that vets took from their war experience a thirst for male bonding, camaraderie, and intense relationships." -- David Steigerwald * author of The Sixties and the End of Modern America *Table of ContentsPreface: What We Bring Home Introduction: Hemingway's Shadow Part I Cowboys on the Wartime Frontier 1 Never a Secondhand Man: James Jones and the Perils of Homecoming 2 The Big Noise: Stewart Stern's Long March to Gar Naruah 3 The "Age of Heroes": Edward Field and Gay Authenticity in the Midst of War Part II Coming Home 4 The Hipster, the Prophet, and the Angel: Writers on the Edge of Eternity 5 The Men Who Came Running: James Jones and the Handy Writers' Colony 6 Waiting for Peter Pan: Adulthood and How to Attain It 7 The Continuing Adventures of Icarus: Edward Field's Life in the Postwar Closet Conclusion: A Nation of Gray Flannel Men Acknowledgments Notes Index
£107.20
Simon & Schuster To Raise a Boy: Classrooms, Locker Rooms,
Book Synopsis“To Raise a Boy is a clear-eyed and sometimes shocking view of the world that we have created for boys, and a call for change.” —Peg Tyre, author of the New York Times bestseller The Trouble with Boys “A stunning work of investigative journalism that looks at the systems and structures that have failed our boys.” —Soraya Chemaly, author of Rage Becomes Her A journalist’s searing investigation into how we teach boys to be men—and how we can do better.How will I raise my son to be different? This question gripped Washington Post investigative reporter Emma Brown, who was at home nursing her six-week-old son when the #MeToo movement erupted. In search of an answer, Brown traveled around the country, through towns urban and rural, affluent and distressed. In the course of her reporting, she interviewed hundreds of people—educators, parents, coaches, researchers, men, and boys—to understand the challenges boys face and how to address them. What Brown uncovered was shocking: 23 percent of boys believe men should use violence to get respect; 22 percent of an incoming college freshman class said they had already committed sexual violence; 58 percent of young adults said they’ve never had a conversation with their parents about respect and care in sexual relationships. Men are four times more likely than women to die by suicide. Nearly 4 million men experience sexual violence each year. From the reporter who brought Dr. Christine Blasey Ford’s story to light, To Raise a Boy combines assiduous reporting, cutting-edge scientific research, and boys’ powerful testimonials to expose the crisis in young men’s emotional and physical health. Emma Brown connects the dots between educators, researchers, policy makers, and mental health professionals in this tour de force that upends everything we thought we knew about boys. Johns Hopkins chair of the Department of Population, Family, and Reproductive Health Robert Blum says, “The story of boys has yet to be told, and I think it’s a really important story.” Urgent and revelatory, To Raise a Boy begins to tell that story.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Palgrave Handbook of Masculinity and Sport
Book SynopsisOver the past two decades there has been a rapid transformation of masculinities in the West, largely facilitated by a decline in cultural homophobia. The significant changes in the expression of masculinity, particularly among younger generations of men, have been particularly evident in men’s team sports, which have become an increasingly diverse and inclusive culture. Drawing upon work from a wide range of established and emerging international scholars, this handbook provides a comprehensive and interdisciplinary analysis of the contemporary relationship between masculinity and sport. It covers a range of areas including history, media, gender, sexuality, race, violence, and fandom, considering how they impact a range of different sports across the world. Students and scholars across many disciplines will find the unparalleled overview provided by these specially commissioned chapters an invaluable resource.Trade Review“For anyone wishing to learn more about masculinity(ies) and sport The Palgrave Handbook of Masculinity and Sport has to be a ‘must read’. … the book is very successful at covering a huge range of issues and sports and doing so in a manner that engages the reader. As such, I thoroughly recommend it for anyone interested in masculinities in relation to sport.” (Neil Carr, Annals of Leisure Research, September 29, 2020)Table of Contents1. Introducing the Palgrave Handbook of Masculinity and Sport; Rory Magrath, Jamie Cleland and Eric Anderson.- Part I: The Foundations of Masculinity and Sport.-2. Theories of men and masculinity, and their ability to account for positive change; Brittany Ralph and Steven Roberts.- 3. Arousing cheer: Exhibitionism in men’s sports from Weimar to the present; Erik Jensen.- 4. ‘Land of my fathers’: Reflections on the evolution of a modern sports club; Campbell Williams.- 5. Sexual abuse and masculine cultures: Reflections on the British football scandal of 2016; Kevin Dixon.- Part II: Sport’s Use in Making and Stratifying Men.- 6. ‘It used to be brutal, now it’s an art’: Changing negotiations of violence and masculinity in British karate; Chloe Maclean.- 7. Figurational sociology and masculine embodiment in male physical education; Mark Mierzwinski and Philippa Velija.- 8. From powerhouses to pixies and back: boys, men, and troubled masculinity in artistic gymnastics; Aaron Gurlly.- 9. “I probably shouldn’t say this, should I…but…”: Mischievous masculinities as a way for men to convey reflexivity and make choices in sporting sites; Kitty Nichols.- 10. The positive impact of trans inclusion in team Sports: Men’s roller derby; Dawn Fletcher.- 11. I have no idea what my body is now capable of, or should I say ‘not capable of’: The ageing male body in sport: To midlife and beyondMurray Drummond.- Part III: Sport, Masculinity, and the Media.- 12. “Man’s game:” Media, masculinity, and early Canadian hockey; Taylor McKee and Brittany Reid.- 13. Commodification and heroic masculinity: Interrogating race and the NFL quarterback in Super Bowl commercials; Lawrence A. Wenner.- 14. “I Hate Christian Laettner” and the persistence of hegemonic masculinity and heteronormativity in sporting cultures; Nathan Kalman-Lamb.- 15. Dance diversity on YouTube: How participatory culture encourages inclusive masculinities; Craig Owen and Sarah Riley.- 16. Making American white men great again: Tom Brady, Donald Trump, and the allure of white male omnipotence in post-Obama America; Kyle Kusz.- Part IV: The Relationship Between Masculinity and Sexuality.- 17. The man on the horse: Masculinity and sexuality in British horse racing; David Letts.- 18. Masculinity and inclusive rugby in the UK; Ken Muir, Keith Parry and Eric Anderson.- 19. Association football, masculinity, and sexuality: An evolving relationship; Jamie Cleland and Rory Magrath.- 20. “They were constantly harassing us and a lot of it was to do with our sexuality”: Masculinities, heteronormativity and homophobia in university-based sport; Catherine Phipps.- 21. From stoicism to bromance: millennial men’s friendships Ryan Scoats and Stefan Robinson.- 22. Inclusive masculinities in American high school athletics: An ethnography; Luis Emilio Morales; Part V: International Sporting Masculinities.- 23. Developing sport in a developing nation: Gendered challenges and considerations; Kerry Wardell.- 24. Boys in rhythmic gymnastics: Gymnasts’, parents’ and coaches’ perspectives from Southern Spain; Joaquin Piedra, Daniel Gallardo and George Jennings.- 25. Exploring the attitudes towards homosexuality of a semi-professional Swedish football team with an openly gay teammate; Connor Humphries, Lindsey Gaston, Rory Magrath and Adam White.- 26. Sport and masculinities in Sweden: Performance and the notion of gender equality; Håkan Larsson and Jesper Andreasson.- 27. Sport, masculinities and disabilities in Zimbabwe; Tafadzwa Rugoho.- 28. Turkish oil wrestling and the Western gaze: Hegemonic heteronormativity, Islamic body culture, and folk wrestling masculinities; Thomas Fabian.- 29. The reproduction of hegemonic masculinity in football fandom. An analysis of the performance of Polish ultras; Radosław Kossakowski, Dominik Antonowicz and Honorata Jakubowska.- 30. Is soccer just for machos?: The construction of masculinity in contemporary Peruvian kick-lit” stories and “kick-flicks”; Jesús Hidalgo Campos.
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Chasing Masculinity: Men, Validation, and
Book SynopsisThis book analyzes men’s experiences and perceptions regarding their participation in infidelity and offers a glimpse into the inner workings of their most intimate relationships, as well as the ways men negotiate marriages that fall short of their expectations.Using a sample collected from the online dating service Ashley Madison, this book finds that contrary to gendered social scripts, the men in this study described motivations for outside partnerships that were not rooted in the desire for sexual pleasure or variety. Rather, men described those relationships as an outlet to soothe their bruised egos, receive attention and validation from a romantic partner, and to fight their feelings of emasculation. These infidelities thus provide support and praise, and aid in the processing of complex emotions. This in-depth analysis provides a unique insight into men’s experiences of sexuality and masculinity, and will be of keen interest to those seeking to understand male infidelity from a sociological perspective, across gender studies, psychology, counselling, and beyond.Table of ContentsChapter 1 The C-Word (Cheater): Infidelity as the Ultimate Threat Chapter 2 Researcher Seeks Cheating Husbands: Recruiting a Closeted Population Chapter 3 “Men need their egos pumped up regularly”: Primary Partnerships Sow the Seeds of Men’s Doubt Chapter 4 “We need a witness to our lives”: Outside Partners as Outsourced Relational Managers Chapter 5 “If I was a good enough man, she’d be jumping on top of me, right?”: Marital Beds Breed Self-Doubt Chapter 6 “I seek a partner who actually wants me to make up for lost time”: The Girlfriend Experience in Outside Partnerships Helps Reduce FOMO Chapter 7 “Guys who suck in bed are the butt of jokes”: The Pressure to Perform Chapter 8 “It’s my job to make her orgasm”: Women’s Orgasm Provision as Responsibility and Special Skill Chapter 9 So, What Does all of this Mean Anyway?: Making Sense of Men’s Participation in Infidelity
£23.74
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Men, Masculinities and Sexualities in Dance:
Book SynopsisThis book examines men, masculinities and sexualities in Western theatrical dance, offering insights into the processes, actions and interactions that occur in dance institutions around gender-transgressive acts, and the factors that set limits to transgression. This text uses interview and observation data to analyze the conditions that encourage some boys and young men to become involved in this widely unconventional activity, and the ways through which they negotiate the gendered and sexual attachments of their professional identity. Most importantly, the book analyzes the opportunities male dancers find to develop a reflexive habitus, engage in gender transgressive acts and experiment with their sexuality. At the same time, it approaches gender and sexuality as embodied, and therefore as parts of identity that are not as easily amendable. This book will be of interest to scholars in Gender and Sexuality Studies as well as Dance and Performance Studies. Table of Contents1 Introduction The Cultural Attachments of Western Theatrical Dance Gender, Sex, Sexuality: Theoretical and Conceptual Tools Matters of methodology Outlining the book References 2 Theoretical and conceptual elaborations (Un)doing gender Reflexivity and the habit of gender Men and masculinities Conclusion References 3 The gendering of Western theatrical dance The gendering of ballet The gendering of modern dance Dance today References 4 Becoming Dancers Discovering dance The pains and pleasures of dancing Conclusion References 5 The Practice of Dance, Habitus, and Heightened Reflexivity Reflexivity and habitus Dancing bodies, reflexive actors Reflexivity in ballet and contemporary dance Conclusion References 6 Behind the Curtains: Questioning sexuality, troubling gender Dance is a very gay world What does it mean to be a man? Conclusion References 7 Getting in Character: Just acting or gender embodied? Performing onstage: masculinity, sexuality and the body To be a leading man it requires a sense of masculinity Conclusion References 8 Male dancers negotiating the gendered and sexual attachments of dance Negotiating dancing identities Dance is butch, but not that manly Conclusion References 9 The grand finale The tensions of dance Men and masculinities in dance and beyond Limitations and Areas for Future research Concluding Remarks References Index
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Springer Nature Switzerland AG Men’s Issues and Men’s Mental Health: An
Book SynopsisTraditionally, men’s mental health woes have been attributed to male stubbornness and rigid notions of masculinity. However, there is growing recognition that mental health issues in men are socially determined by a range of factors including family, educational, occupational, and legal issues. These and a variety of other social issues have been collectively labelled ‘men’s issues’ and are being increasingly linked to negative men’s mental health outcomes. This book gives an overview of men’s mental health as well as related men’s issues, adopting a public-health-inspired approach examining the research linking social exposures and mental health outcomes. The book is unique in that it synthesizes and explores men’s issues, men’s mental health, and social determinants in a holistic and integrated manner through assessment of the social scientific and psychiatric literature.In this book, the author discusses the social determinants of men’s mental health and accompanying psychosocial interventions, moving beyond one-dimensional discussions of masculinity. Among the topics covered are: The Social Determinants of Male Suicide Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Young Males: The Medicalization of Boyhood? Why Do Men Have Low Rates of Formal Mental Health Service Utilization? An Analysis of Social and Systemic Barriers to Care, and Discussion of Promising Male-Friendly Practices The Gender Gap in Education: Understanding Educational Underachievement in Young Males and its Relationship to Adverse Mental Health Employment, Unemployment and Workplace Issues in Relation to Men’s Mental Health Men’s Issues and Men’s Mental Health: An Introductory Primer is essential reading for healthcare practitioners and social service providers including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, counsellors, teachers, charity workers, health promotion specialists, and public health officers. It is also a useful text for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in health care, social services, public health, epidemiology and social sciences, particularly sociology, psychology, and gender studies. Finally, the book can be read and understood by an intelligent lay reader, making it accessible for the wider public.Table of ContentsChapter 1: An Introduction to Men’s Issues and Men’s Mental Health 1.1 Beyond Masculinity 1.2 Men’s Issues and Men’s Mental Health 1.3 Common Issues 1.3.1 Gender Stereotypes of Men 1.3.2 Gender Empathy Gap 1.3.3 Male Gender Blindness 1.4 COVID-19 1.5 Conclusion PART I: Men’s Mental Health Chapter 2: The Social Determinants of Male Suicide 2.1 The Global Financial Crisis and its Repercussions 2.2 Which men are killing themselves? 2.2.1 Middle-Aged Men 2.2.2 Men in Rural and Remote Regions 2.2.3 White Men 2.2.4 Indigenous and Aboriginal Men 2.2.5 Military Veterans 2.2.6 Men Involved in the Criminal Justice System 2.3 Social Context and Common Risk Factors 2.3.1 Employment Issues 2.3.2 Marital Status, Divorce and Family Issues 2.3.3 Mental Disorders and Substance Use Issues 2.4 Social Integration and Social Connection 2.5 Conclusion Chapter 3: Wasted Lives: Substance Abuse, Substance Use Disorder and Addictions in Men 3.1 Addictions and Substance Abuse in DSM-5 3.2 Alcohol-Related Disorders and Alcohol Use 3.3 Cannabis-Related Disorders and Cannabis Use 3.4 Opioid-Related Disorders and Opioid Use 3.5 Gambling Disorder 3.6 Internet Gaming Disorder 3.7 Etiology and Causation 3.7.1 Educational Failure and Subsequent Failure to Launch 3.7.2 Unemployment and Employment Issues 3.7.3 Divorce, Separation and Loneliness 3.8 The Consequences of SUD and Addictions 3.9 Treatments 3.10 Conclusion Chapter 4: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Young Males: The Medicalization of Boyhood? 4.1 What Is ADHD? 4.2 The Epidemiology of ADHD 4.3 US Studies on ADHD 4.4 Risk Factors 4.4.1 Middle-Childhood Years 4.4.2 Childhood Maltreatment and Neglect 4.4.3 Low Family Income 4.4.4 Low Parental Education 4.4.5 Single-Mother Families 4.5 Educational Impact 4.6 Impact into Adulthood 4.7 Medication Issues 4.7.1 Side Effects and Misuse 4.7.2 Absolute Gender Differences in Medication Usage 4.7.3 Relative Gender Differences in Medication Usage 4.8 The Medicalization Hypothesis 4.8.1 The Psychiatric Industry 4.8.2 Big Pharma 4.8.3 Mothers and Medicalization 4.8.4 Schools and Education 4.8.5 People with an ADHD Diagnosis 4.9 Social Control 4.10 Conclusion Chapter 5: Risk Factors and Rates of Depression in Men: Do Males Have Greater Resilience, or Is Male Depression Underrecognized and Underdiagnosed? 5.1 The Prevalence of Depression 5.2 Gender Differentials in Prevalence and Treatment 5.3 Male Resilience 5.4 An Artefactual Difference? 5.5 Bias in Diagnostic Criteria: A Male Depressive Syndrome? 5.6 Risk Factors 5.6.1 Low Education Attainment 5.6.2 Unemployment and Financial Strain 5.6.3 Disability 5.6.4 Homosexual Orientation 5.6.5 Divorce 5.6.6 Ethno-Racial Status 5.7 Paternal Postpartum Depression 5.8 Conclusion Chapter 6: Why Do Men Have Low Rates of Formal Mental Health Service Utilization? An Analysis of Social and Systemic Barriers to Care, and Discussion of Promising Male-Friendly Practices 6.1 Masculinity and Men’s Formal Service Use 6.2 Stigma 6.2.1 Stigma in the Media 6.2.2 Stigma in the Workplace 6.2.3 Stigma in the Family 6.2.4 Stigma in Health Services 6.3 Formal Mental Health Services: An Unwelcoming Environment? 6.4 The Different Modalities of Healing 6.5 Making Male-Friendly and Male-Sensitive Services 6.6 Men’s Sheds: An Innovative and Promising Practice 6.7 Conclusion and Recommendations PART II: Men’s Issues and Their Relation to Men’s Mental Health Chapter 7: The Gender Gap in Education: Understanding Educational Underachievement in Young Males and its Relationship to Adverse Mental Health 7.1 Background 7.2 Low Educational Attainment: A Mental Health Risk Factor 7.2.1 Suicide 7.2.2 Substance Abuse 7.2.3 Depression and Anxiety 7.3 The Educational Gender Gap 7.3.1 Primary Education 7.3.2 Secondary Education 7.3.3 Tertiary Education 7.4 Failure to Launch and Male Loneliness 7.5 Conclusion Chapter 8: Employment, Unemployment and Workplace Issues in Relation to Men’s Mental Health 8.1 Gender Differences in Paid Work 8.2 Unemployment 8.3 Employment, Unemployment and Mental Health 8.3.1 Suicide 8.3.2 Substance Abuse 8.3.3 Depression and Anxiety 8.4 Employment Conditions and Workplace Environment 8.4.1 Precarious Employment 8.4.2 Job Stress and Job Strain 8.4.3 Male-Dominated Occupations 8.4.4 Occupational Health and Safety 8.4.5 Workplace Stigma 8.5 The Big Picture: Changing Economic Trends and Gender Differentials in Employment 8.6 Conclusion Chapter 9: Family Ties: Marriage, Divorce and the Mental Health of Men and Boys 9.1 Marital Status and Mental Health in Adults 9.1.1 Depression 9.1.2 Substance Abuse 9.1.3 Suicide 9.1.4 The Psychosocial Impact of Divorce for Men 9.1.5 The Psychosocial Stress of Single Unmarried Men 9.1.6 A Unifying Theory? Durkheim and Social Integration 9.1.7 The Big Picture: A Worsening Situation? 9.1.8 Implications of Trends for Mental Health 9.2 The Effects of Divorce and Father Absence on Offspring Mental Health 9.2.1 Single-Father Households 9.2.2 Plausible Mechanisms and Pathways to Mental Health 9.2.3 The Big Picture: Trends and Social Context 9.3 Conclusion Chapter 10: Men’s Mental Health: Time for a Paradigm Shift 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10.1 Socio-Cultural Determinants of Mental Health 10.2 Traditional Masculinity: Friend or Foe to Mental Health? 10.3 A Strengths-Based Approach 10.4 Stereotypes and Biases 10.5 Male-Friendly Policies, Programs and Procedures 10.6 Conclusion
£71.24
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Men’s Issues and Men’s Mental Health: An
Book SynopsisTraditionally, men’s mental health woes have been attributed to male stubbornness and rigid notions of masculinity. However, there is growing recognition that mental health issues in men are socially determined by a range of factors including family, educational, occupational, and legal issues. These and a variety of other social issues have been collectively labelled ‘men’s issues’ and are being increasingly linked to negative men’s mental health outcomes. This book gives an overview of men’s mental health as well as related men’s issues, adopting a public-health-inspired approach examining the research linking social exposures and mental health outcomes. The book is unique in that it synthesizes and explores men’s issues, men’s mental health, and social determinants in a holistic and integrated manner through assessment of the social scientific and psychiatric literature.In this book, the author discusses the social determinants of men’s mental health and accompanying psychosocial interventions, moving beyond one-dimensional discussions of masculinity. Among the topics covered are: The Social Determinants of Male Suicide Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Young Males: The Medicalization of Boyhood? Why Do Men Have Low Rates of Formal Mental Health Service Utilization? An Analysis of Social and Systemic Barriers to Care, and Discussion of Promising Male-Friendly Practices The Gender Gap in Education: Understanding Educational Underachievement in Young Males and its Relationship to Adverse Mental Health Employment, Unemployment and Workplace Issues in Relation to Men’s Mental Health Men’s Issues and Men’s Mental Health: An Introductory Primer is essential reading for healthcare practitioners and social service providers including psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, occupational therapists, counsellors, teachers, charity workers, health promotion specialists, and public health officers. It is also a useful text for graduate and advanced undergraduate students in health care, social services, public health, epidemiology and social sciences, particularly sociology, psychology, and gender studies. Finally, the book can be read and understood by an intelligent lay reader, making it accessible for the wider public.Table of ContentsChapter 1: An Introduction to Men’s Issues and Men’s Mental Health 1.1 Beyond Masculinity 1.2 Men’s Issues and Men’s Mental Health 1.3 Common Issues 1.3.1 Gender Stereotypes of Men 1.3.2 Gender Empathy Gap 1.3.3 Male Gender Blindness 1.4 COVID-19 1.5 Conclusion PART I: Men’s Mental Health Chapter 2: The Social Determinants of Male Suicide 2.1 The Global Financial Crisis and its Repercussions 2.2 Which men are killing themselves? 2.2.1 Middle-Aged Men 2.2.2 Men in Rural and Remote Regions 2.2.3 White Men 2.2.4 Indigenous and Aboriginal Men 2.2.5 Military Veterans 2.2.6 Men Involved in the Criminal Justice System 2.3 Social Context and Common Risk Factors 2.3.1 Employment Issues 2.3.2 Marital Status, Divorce and Family Issues 2.3.3 Mental Disorders and Substance Use Issues 2.4 Social Integration and Social Connection 2.5 Conclusion Chapter 3: Wasted Lives: Substance Abuse, Substance Use Disorder and Addictions in Men 3.1 Addictions and Substance Abuse in DSM-5 3.2 Alcohol-Related Disorders and Alcohol Use 3.3 Cannabis-Related Disorders and Cannabis Use 3.4 Opioid-Related Disorders and Opioid Use 3.5 Gambling Disorder 3.6 Internet Gaming Disorder 3.7 Etiology and Causation 3.7.1 Educational Failure and Subsequent Failure to Launch 3.7.2 Unemployment and Employment Issues 3.7.3 Divorce, Separation and Loneliness 3.8 The Consequences of SUD and Addictions 3.9 Treatments 3.10 Conclusion Chapter 4: Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in Young Males: The Medicalization of Boyhood? 4.1 What Is ADHD? 4.2 The Epidemiology of ADHD 4.3 US Studies on ADHD 4.4 Risk Factors 4.4.1 Middle-Childhood Years 4.4.2 Childhood Maltreatment and Neglect 4.4.3 Low Family Income 4.4.4 Low Parental Education 4.4.5 Single-Mother Families 4.5 Educational Impact 4.6 Impact into Adulthood 4.7 Medication Issues 4.7.1 Side Effects and Misuse 4.7.2 Absolute Gender Differences in Medication Usage 4.7.3 Relative Gender Differences in Medication Usage 4.8 The Medicalization Hypothesis 4.8.1 The Psychiatric Industry 4.8.2 Big Pharma 4.8.3 Mothers and Medicalization 4.8.4 Schools and Education 4.8.5 People with an ADHD Diagnosis 4.9 Social Control 4.10 Conclusion Chapter 5: Risk Factors and Rates of Depression in Men: Do Males Have Greater Resilience, or Is Male Depression Underrecognized and Underdiagnosed? 5.1 The Prevalence of Depression 5.2 Gender Differentials in Prevalence and Treatment 5.3 Male Resilience 5.4 An Artefactual Difference? 5.5 Bias in Diagnostic Criteria: A Male Depressive Syndrome? 5.6 Risk Factors 5.6.1 Low Education Attainment 5.6.2 Unemployment and Financial Strain 5.6.3 Disability 5.6.4 Homosexual Orientation 5.6.5 Divorce 5.6.6 Ethno-Racial Status 5.7 Paternal Postpartum Depression 5.8 Conclusion Chapter 6: Why Do Men Have Low Rates of Formal Mental Health Service Utilization? An Analysis of Social and Systemic Barriers to Care, and Discussion of Promising Male-Friendly Practices 6.1 Masculinity and Men’s Formal Service Use 6.2 Stigma 6.2.1 Stigma in the Media 6.2.2 Stigma in the Workplace 6.2.3 Stigma in the Family 6.2.4 Stigma in Health Services 6.3 Formal Mental Health Services: An Unwelcoming Environment? 6.4 The Different Modalities of Healing 6.5 Making Male-Friendly and Male-Sensitive Services 6.6 Men’s Sheds: An Innovative and Promising Practice 6.7 Conclusion and Recommendations PART II: Men’s Issues and Their Relation to Men’s Mental Health Chapter 7: The Gender Gap in Education: Understanding Educational Underachievement in Young Males and its Relationship to Adverse Mental Health 7.1 Background 7.2 Low Educational Attainment: A Mental Health Risk Factor 7.2.1 Suicide 7.2.2 Substance Abuse 7.2.3 Depression and Anxiety 7.3 The Educational Gender Gap 7.3.1 Primary Education 7.3.2 Secondary Education 7.3.3 Tertiary Education 7.4 Failure to Launch and Male Loneliness 7.5 Conclusion Chapter 8: Employment, Unemployment and Workplace Issues in Relation to Men’s Mental Health 8.1 Gender Differences in Paid Work 8.2 Unemployment 8.3 Employment, Unemployment and Mental Health 8.3.1 Suicide 8.3.2 Substance Abuse 8.3.3 Depression and Anxiety 8.4 Employment Conditions and Workplace Environment 8.4.1 Precarious Employment 8.4.2 Job Stress and Job Strain 8.4.3 Male-Dominated Occupations 8.4.4 Occupational Health and Safety 8.4.5 Workplace Stigma 8.5 The Big Picture: Changing Economic Trends and Gender Differentials in Employment 8.6 Conclusion Chapter 9: Family Ties: Marriage, Divorce and the Mental Health of Men and Boys 9.1 Marital Status and Mental Health in Adults 9.1.1 Depression 9.1.2 Substance Abuse 9.1.3 Suicide 9.1.4 The Psychosocial Impact of Divorce for Men 9.1.5 The Psychosocial Stress of Single Unmarried Men 9.1.6 A Unifying Theory? Durkheim and Social Integration 9.1.7 The Big Picture: A Worsening Situation? 9.1.8 Implications of Trends for Mental Health 9.2 The Effects of Divorce and Father Absence on Offspring Mental Health 9.2.1 Single-Father Households 9.2.2 Plausible Mechanisms and Pathways to Mental Health 9.2.3 The Big Picture: Trends and Social Context 9.3 Conclusion Chapter 10: Men’s Mental Health: Time for a Paradigm Shift 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 10.1 Socio-Cultural Determinants of Mental Health 10.2 Traditional Masculinity: Friend or Foe to Mental Health? 10.3 A Strengths-Based Approach 10.4 Stereotypes and Biases 10.5 Male-Friendly Policies, Programs and Procedures 10.6 Conclusion
£52.24
Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Male Body in Representation: Returning to
Book SynopsisThis international and multidisciplinary volume focuses on the male body and constructions of gender in a variety of cultural productions and formats. Locating the subject matter in relevant theoretical fields, it looks at representations of male bodies in various contexts through paranoid and reparative lenses. Organized into four major sections, the contributions assembled in this book feature engaging readings of ‘non/conforming bodies’, ‘fashionable bodies’, ‘passing bodies’, and ‘pioneering bodies’ that to different degrees foreground their critical and creative potentials. In its full scope, the book acknowledges the plurality of gendered experiences and the diversity of male bodies. The Male Body in Representation: Returning to Matter adds to Cultural Studies scholarship interested in the body and gender in general and contributes to the fields of Masculinity and Body Studies in particular.Table of Contents1. Returning to Matter: Critical Perspectives on Representations of the Male Body.- 2. Brother to Brother: A Rereading of Black Masculinities in Embodied Performance.- 3. ‘You’re a Real Man After All’: Fashioning the Male Physique in Twentieth-Century Boxing and Wrestling Magazines.- 4. Basil Dearden’s Violent Playground (1958): Masculinity, Class, and Sentimental Politics.- 5. Refashioning the Male Body: Contemporary Media Representations of the Spornosexual and the Waif.- 6. English Dandies and French Lions: Policing the Male Body in Popular Print and Visual Culture between 1815 and 1848.- 7. Stiliagi Masculinity and the Re-Fashioning of the Male Body in the Soviet Union (1948–1958).- 8. Claiming the Flâneur’s Body: Cross-Dressing Women, Autobiographical Self-Fashioning, and the Pleasures of Passing and Not Passing as a Man on the Street.- 9. Jake and Ellen in Transition: On Clarissa Sligh’s Mutable Bodies.- 10. “A Most Unlikely Hero”: Disability, Masculinity, and Sexuality in Harlequin Superromance Novels.- 11. Of Cyborgs, Aliens, and Tricksters: Posthumanist Perspectives on the Male Body in Caribbean Speculative Literature.- 12. Fashionable Men in Skin-Tight Pants: Shifts in Body Images and Concepts of Masculinity in the History of Men’s Legwear.- 13. “Isn’t it pretty to think so?” – Disability and the Queering of Masculinity in Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises and D.H. Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover.- 14. Rereading the Male Body: The Cultural Power of Representation.
£17.09
Springer Nature Switzerland AG The Male Body in Representation: Returning to
Book SynopsisThis international and multidisciplinary volume focuses on the male body and constructions of gender in a variety of cultural productions and formats. Locating the subject matter in relevant theoretical fields, it looks at representations of male bodies in various contexts through paranoid and reparative lenses. Organized into four major sections, the contributions assembled in this book feature engaging readings of ‘non/conforming bodies’, ‘fashionable bodies’, ‘passing bodies’, and ‘pioneering bodies’ that to different degrees foreground their critical and creative potentials. In its full scope, the book acknowledges the plurality of gendered experiences and the diversity of male bodies. The Male Body in Representation: Returning to Matter adds to Cultural Studies scholarship interested in the body and gender in general and contributes to the fields of Masculinity and Body Studies in particular.Table of Contents1. Returning to Matter: Critical Perspectives on Representations of the Male Body.- 2. Brother to Brother: A Rereading of Black Masculinities in Embodied Performance.- 3. ‘You’re a Real Man After All’: Fashioning the Male Physique in Twentieth-Century Boxing and Wrestling Magazines.- 4. Basil Dearden’s Violent Playground (1958): Masculinity, Class, and Sentimental Politics.- 5. Refashioning the Male Body: Contemporary Media Representations of the Spornosexual and the Waif.- 6. English Dandies and French Lions: Policing the Male Body in Popular Print and Visual Culture between 1815 and 1848.- 7. Stiliagi Masculinity and the Re-Fashioning of the Male Body in the Soviet Union (1948–1958).- 8. Claiming the Flâneur’s Body: Cross-Dressing Women, Autobiographical Self-Fashioning, and the Pleasures of Passing and Not Passing as a Man on the Street.- 9. Jake and Ellen in Transition: On Clarissa Sligh’s Mutable Bodies.- 10. “A Most Unlikely Hero”: Disability, Masculinity, and Sexuality in Harlequin Superromance Novels.- 11. Of Cyborgs, Aliens, and Tricksters: Posthumanist Perspectives on the Male Body in Caribbean Speculative Literature.- 12. Fashionable Men in Skin-Tight Pants: Shifts in Body Images and Concepts of Masculinity in the History of Men’s Legwear.- 13. “Isn’t it pretty to think so?” – Disability and the Queering of Masculinity in Ernest Hemingway’s The Sun Also Rises and D.H. Lawrence’s Lady Chatterley’s Lover.- 14. Rereading the Male Body: The Cultural Power of Representation.
£17.09
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Men After #MeToo: Being an Ally in the Fight
Book SynopsisGrounded in an explicit focus on men's roles and responsibilities in the fight against sexual harassment, this book creates a deeper understanding of why sexual harassment against women occurs and how we, as a society, can better respond to and prevent it. Integrating theoretical analyses with empirical data from interviews with 25 Danish men, the author argues that if we want to eradicate the social and cultural tolerance of sexual harassment and the victim blaming of women, then we need a paradigm-shifting perspective. This book investigates the framing of the debates on sexual harassment, just as it looks deeper into the socialization processes of men, and raises the question of why so many men feel entitled to sexually harass women. This book also explores what part men can play in combating sexual harassment, emphasizing that it is important not only to see men as perpetrators, but also as empowered bystanders. It argues that the #MeToo movement constitutes a potential instructive moment, presenting men with an opportunity for change.Table of ContentsIntroduction.- Introduction to sexual harassment.- The Danish #MeToo context.- Why have men not been held responsible?.- Who perpetrates sexual harassment and why.- Men’s responses to #MeToo.- Flirting after #MeToo.- Will men take a stand?.- Conclusion.
£23.74
Springer Nature Switzerland AG Bromance: Male Friendship, Love and Sport
Book SynopsisUnraveling the stereotype that men’s friendships are unemotional and shallow, this book provides the first detailed account of the bromance that exists among young men. Drawing on one year of ethnography and 20 in-depth interviews among a university sport team, the authors show that these men reject traditional masculine boundaries, instead prioritizing an emotional and tactile form of friendship. Chapters detail the cultural shift in society’s views on bromances, showing that bromances exists as an elevated, more emotional and intimate form of friendship, existing as a further positive consequence of decreasing cultural homophobia. By focusing on sport—which has traditionally been seen as a homophobic environment with toxic constructions of manhood—the authors show that even in the most traditionally masculine of settings, young men are rethinking what male friendship looks like, what it means to be a man, and the positive impact this can have on their mental health. This book will be relevant to a number of audiences including scholars and students in masculinity studies, queer studies, and friendship studies; LGBTQ+ activists and allies with interest in straight men’s friendships and sports cultures; and men’s mental health advocates.Table of Contents1.Introduction.- 2. Friendship.- 3. Homosociality.- 4. Theorizing Masculinity.- 5. Illustrating the Bromance.- 6. Building the Bromance.- 7. Cuddling and Spooning.- 8. Kissing.- 9. Developing Popularity in a Bromantic Culture.- 10. Bromances and Gay Men.- 11. Sexuality.- 12. Privileging the Bromance.- 13. Discussing the Bromance.
£17.99
Springer International Publishing AG Sex Clubs: Recreational Sex, Fantasies and
Book SynopsisThis book explores the hidden world of sex clubs. These are not strip clubs, lap dancing clubs, or brothels; these are clubs that men and women visit to have no strings attached sex. Each year sex clubs, traditionally called swingers clubs, are visited by over one million people in the UK. Using social and cultural theory, the author explores the cultures of desire through themes such as erotic hierarchies, atmospheres and power, women and sexual fantasies, men, masculinity and non-consent, hypersexualized black bodies, heterosexuality and queer heteroeroticism and trans desires. From cuckolding to group sex, bareback sex to intergenerational sex, partner swapping and threesomes to BDSM and fetish nights, sex clubs host a diverse range of sexual encounters that are part of a growing trend of recreational sex. Despite there being over 40 clubs in the UK alone, we continue to know very little about who is visiting the club, why they go there and what people do. This book—drawing upon ethnographies, interviews and large-scale quantitative data—is one of the first in the field to systematically collect and critically interrogate sex clubs and their erotic encounters. This will not only be the first sustained social and cultural analysis of sex clubs themselves, but it also aims to lure the reader into the club through discussions of ethnographic encounters, enabling them to experience the unique dynamics of sex clubs and their cultures of desire. Table of Contents1. Welcome to the Erotic Oasis.- 2. Secret Sex Clubs.- 3. Cultures of Desire: Erotic Hierarchies and Affective Atmospheres.- 4. ‘Greedy Girls’: Women and the Insatiable Abject.- 5. Sex Clubs, Dark Rooms and Post-Masculinity Erotics.- 6. ‘You Lot Are So Hot’: Race, Black Men and Commodity Fantasies.- 7. Erotic Outlaws: Tactile Looks, Women Desiring Women and Transgender Bodies.- 8. Conclusion.
£104.49
Springer International Publishing AG Masculinities and Discourses of Men's Health
Book SynopsisThis book brings together a collection of case studies that explore the relationship between health and masculinity. It covers various topics related to health, such as mental health, sexual health, eating disorders and coronavirus, and offers health-based perspectives on issues such as migration and gender identity, as these relate to masculinities. In exploring these themes, this book addresses a wide range of communicative contexts, including online forums, interviews, advertising, sex education materials, migrant integration classes, and suicide notes. This book will appeal to linguists interested in health and gender (particularly masculinities), as well as scholars in fields such as psychology, media studies, cultural studies, and other humanities and social science disciplines with a focus on discourse.Table of Contents1. Introduction: Masculinities, discourse and men’s health (Gavin Brookes and Małgorzata Chałupnik).- 2. “I am a man but I can cry right now”: Representations of masculinity in an anxiety support forum (Paul Baker and Luke Collins).- 3. Men’s illness and suicide: Constructing context (Dariusz Galasiński and Justyna Ziółkowska).- 4. Opening a new space for health communication: Twitter and the discourse of eating disorders in men (Heike Bartel and James Downs).- 5. Shed Talk: Discourses of men and masculinities in the context of a men’s shed (Steven Markham and Esmée Hanna).- 6. “My husband struggled in his own way”: The construction of masculinities in cis-het female infertility blogs (Karen Kinloch).- 7. Healthy white nationalists: Far right Selbstbilder in a digital age (Scott Burnett).- 8. (Mental) Health in the manosphere (Mark McGlashan).- 9. The sexually abnormal male asylum-seeker: Regimes of normativities in a context of free-spiritedness (Kristine Køhler Mortensen and Tommaso M. Milani).- 10. “I got confused when they said ‘you’re a girl’”: Trans men’s life histories and the regulation of gender (Angela Zottola, Lucy Jones, Louise Mullany and Alison Pilnick).- 11. “5 ways to give your skin a fresh workout”: Semiotized and mediatized ‘consumer masculinity’ in UK branding and advertising for men’s skincare products (Laura Coffey-Glover).- 12. “Hi handsome, hi handsome!”: Masculinity and discourses of well-being in Indian male cosmetic advertisements (Mie Hiramoto and Shrutika Kapoor).- 13. New men? The medicalisation of men’s bodies on the Numan website (Emma Putland, Małgorzata Chałupnik and Gavin Brookes).- 14. “To be ‘a man’ is not easy!”: Masculinities and discourses of fear and anxiety among male COVID-19 survivors in Ghana (Grace Diabah, Dorothy Pokua Agyepong and Akua Asantewaa Campbell).
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De Gruyter Men Do It Too: Opting Out and In
Book SynopsisMen Do It Too: Opting Out and In offers a timely and comprehensive analysis of the phenomenon of men leaving mainstream careers models, adding to current debates on opting out. The book investigates how globalization, individualization, and this age of high modernity, in addition to issues of masculinity and what it means to be a man in contemporary society and organizational contexts, affect decisions to opt out. Throughout the book, social theory and relevant debates are interwoven with the narratives of 15 men who have left successful careers and mainstream career models to live and work on their own terms: six from the United States, five from Finland, and four from the UK. The narratives help illustrate the issues presented, as well as providing an insight into the men’s identity work throughout their opting out processes. In addition, Biese explores what organizations can learn from the knowledge gathered in her research on men (and women) opting out. This is important in order to create sustainable work environments that not only attract but also retain employees.
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Evangelische Verlagsanstalt Menschenbilder Und Gottesbilder: Geschlecht in
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Vandenhoeck & Ruprecht GmbH & Co KG Gendersensible Glücksspielberatung: Ein
Book SynopsisGlücksspiel ist nur was für Männer? Das bisschen Hausfrauen-Lotto wird schon nicht schaden? Solchen und ähnlichen Klischees wird mit diesem Buch begegnet. Lesende bekommen eine Vielfalt von Methoden an die Hand, mit denen sie in der Beratung sofort loslegen und mit ihren Klient:innen über Geschlechterrollen ins Gespräch kommen können. Enthalten sind außerdem Materialien, um innerhalb des eigenen Teams und der Institution über Geschlechterstereotype und Ungleichstellungen zu sprechen. Auch Therapeutinnen, die sich schon öfter gefragt haben, welche Auswirkungen es wohl hat, dass sie als Frauen hauptsächlich männlich besetzten Gruppen aus Glücksspielern gegenübersitzen, können von diesem Methodenkoffer profitieren. Das Buch stellt evidenzbasierte Materialien und Methoden für die geschlechtssensible Arbeit mit pathologischen Glücksspieler:innen für die ambulante und stationäre Beratung und Behandlung bereit. Dabei stehen sowohl die Selbstreflexion der Beratenden und Behandelnden als auch konkrete gendersensible Methoden für die Arbeit mit Betroffenen und Angehörigen im Fokus.
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Frommann-Holzboog Queer(es) Denken in Der Psychoanalyse: Eine
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Transcript Verlag Lad Trouble: Masculinity and Identity in the
Book SynopsisIn the 1990s, the male confessional novel, most prominently represented by Nick Hornby ("High Fidelity"), but also by writers such as Tim Lott ("White City Blue") and Mike Gayle ("My Legendary Girlfriend"), articulated the structure of feeling of the male generation in their late twenties/early-to-mid-thirties. The book presents the advent of the male confessional novel in a fresh and yet critical light, challenging the feminist claim that the genre should be understood as a backlash against feminism and a relapse into sexism. By applying an eclectic theoretical framework, ranging from Raymond Williams to Anthony Giddens, Judith Butler and Jacques Derrida, the study illustrates why the male confessional novel is too complex a phenomenon to be solely interpreted in terms of retrosexism. It convincingly shows how the multitude of postmodern gender scripts adds to the crisis of identity and to the problematic nature of clearly defined gender relationships.
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V&r Academic Männer über sich
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Verlag Barbara Budrich Fathers in Work Organizations: Inequalities and
Book SynopsisThis book is dedicated to the role of work organizations when it comes to the realization of an active fatherhood. Firstly, it deals with barriers for active fatherhood and its correlating mechanisms of inequality: Which aspects of discrimination and social closure do fathers face today if they assert a claim for active fatherhood, and with what kind of barriers are they confronted? Secondly, capabilities of fathers are addressed: Which is their possible scope of action, who are relevant actors, what is the effect of policies and programs on change and organizational learning with respect to fatherhood?Table of ContentsTable of Contents: Introduction - Fathers in work organizations - Brigitte Liebig & Mechtild Oechsle; 2. Fathers in Organizations: Life Conduct, Strategies and Capabilities - Work organizations and fathers' everyday life conduct: constraints and capabilities - Annette von Alemann, Sandra Beaufays & Mechtild Oechsle; Devoted workers, breadwinning fathers: the case of executive men in the United States - Mary Blair-Loy & Stacy J. Williams; Fathers' parental leave and later work - family division in Norwegian elite professions - Sigtona Halrynjo & Selma Therese Lyng; Fathers in parental leave. Challenges and potentials in work organizations - Benjamin Neumann & Michael Meuser; 3. Fathers in Organizations: Cultures, Rationalities and Management - Ambivalent benevolence: The instrumental rationality of father-friendly policies in Swiss organizations - Brigitte Liebig & Christian Kron; Fatherhood in transition: From standard to precarious archetypes in Italian contemporary work organizations - Annalisa Murgia & Barbara Poggio; Of ikumen and ikuboss: An inquiry into Japan's new fathers as consumers, employees and managers - Christoph Schimkowsky & Florian Kohlbacher; 4. Policies and Politics of Fatherhood - Constructing male employees as carers through the Norwegian fathers' quota - Elin Kvande & Berit Brandth; The 'daddy months' in the German fatherhood regime - a step towards an equal share of work and care? - Johanna Possinger; Reconciliation - the different political goals of organizations, governments and lobbies for fathers and children in Germany - Stephan Hoyng; 5. Outlook - Research on work and family: some issues and challenges - Suzan Lewis & Bianca Stumbitz
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Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial El machismo invisible (regresa) / Invisible
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Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial EllosHablan. Testimonios de hombres la relación
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Editorial Kairos Los Dioses de Cada Hombre: Una Nueva Psicología
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Penguin Random House Grupo Editorial #Ellos hablan: Testimonios de hombres, la
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Amsterdam University Press Borderland Anxieties: Shifting Understandings of
Book SynopsisBorderland Anxieties explores the complex relationships between liberalization, gender and migration in Nagaland, a state in Northeast India that is emerging from decades of armed conflict. In the wake of Nagaland’s conflict, liberalization and an ‘opening up’ of the state to new connections and flows take place alongside ongoing militarization, nationalist insurgency, and political unrest. Nagaland’s complex peace-conflict continuum has encouraged a reordering of possibilities for men and for women in the state, but also, attempts to maintain fundamental social roles that are seen as defining an ethnic group, as foundations of identity, and for many as uncompromisable. In exploring the complex dynamics of peace, conflict, and tension in Nagaland, Borderland Anxieties offers a window to understanding how gender, politics and anxiety intersect in a borderland state experiencing rapid social, political, and economic changes.Table of ContentsPart 1: Periphery 1. ‘The Nagaland State Co-operative Bank Ltd. Welcome You to Nagaland’ 2. Becoming a Borderland 3. Legacies of Conflict Part 2: Proximity 4. Nagaland Opening Up 5. ‘Spinsters and Divorced Women’ 6. New Politics of Gender at the Border Conclusion References Closing
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Ian Randle Publishers,Jamaica Man Vibes: Masculinities in Jamaican Dancehall
Book SynopsisIn Jamaica, dancehall music and culture has become perhaps the most prominent expression of Jamaican popular culture. Taking its name from dance halls in which popular local recordings were played by sound systems, the concept of Dancehall as a cultural space has rapidly gained momentum in the last three decades as deejay stars enjoy unprecedented successes locally and internationally. Donna Hope builds on her earlier work on popular culture and theories of sexuality/gender to examine the process and progress of Jamaican masculinities. Man Vibes: Masculinities in Jamaican Dancehall explores Jamaican masculinity through the male-dominated dancehall space that is at once a celebration of the marginalized poor and also a challenge to social inequality. Using the major masculine debates that are articulated in dancehall music and culture, Hope explores the transition of Jamaican masculinity in the 21st century. The dancehall representations of Ole Dawg (promiscuity), Badman (violence), Chi Chi Man (anti-male homosexuality), Bling Bling (consumerist/consumptive) and Fashion Ova Style (stylized transgressions and homosexuality) are all used to evaluate the relationship between dancehall culture and the hegemonic standard of masculine. Man Vibes significantly advances the Cultural Studies agenda and acts as a contemporary reader by speaking not only to dancehall music and culture’s masculinities but to Jamaican and Black masculinities in general.
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The American University in Cairo Press Masculinities in Egypt and the Arab World:
Book SynopsisWhile reflecting upon the Arab Spring, the essays in this collection cover several themes that include utilizing the concept of hegemonic masculinity in productive ways, the role of the state in promoting certain types of masculinities while devaluing and disciplining others, the potential role of feminism and activism in influencing masculinities, and the effects of colonialism, nationalism and postcolonialism, as well as war and violence. Presenting cases from Egypt, Lebanon, and Tunisia, they seek to humanize, contextualize, and historicize masculinities to particular times and places in the Middle East.Table of ContentsHelen Rizzo, "Introduction"Florence Martin, "The Death of the Father in Contemporary Tunisian Film"Hanan Kholoussy, "Internationalizing Interwar Egypt's Bachelor Tax Proposal: The Emasculation of the State and Its Single Sons"Helen Rizzo, "The Role of Women's-Rights Organizations in Promoting Masculine Responsibility: The Anti–Sexual Harassment Campaign in Egypt"Mustafa Abdalla, "Masculinity on Shifting Grounds: Emasculation and the Rise of the Islamist Political Scene in Post-Mubarak Egypt"Samira Aghacy, "Masculinity and Spatial Trajectories in the Contemporary Arabic Novel"Wilson Jacob, "Revolutionary Mankind: Egypt and the Time of al-Futuwwa"
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The American University in Cairo Press Manhood Is Not Easy: Egyptian Masculinities
Book SynopsisIn this in-depth ethnography, Karin van Nieuwkerk takes the autobiographical narrative of Sayyid Henkish, a musician from a long family tradition of wedding performers in Cairo, as a lens through which to explore changing notions of masculinity in an Egyptian community over the course of a single lifetime. Central to Henkish’s story is his own conception of manhood, which is closely tied to the notion of ibn al-balad, the ‘authentically Egyptian’ lower-middle class male, with all its associated values of nobility, integrity, and toughness. How to embody these communal ideals while providing for his family in the face of economic hardship and the perceived moral ambiguities associated with his work in the entertainment trade are key themes in his narrative. Van Nieuwkerk situates his account within a growing body of literature on gender that sees masculinity as a lived experience that is constructed and embodied in specific social and historical contexts. In doing so, she shows that the challenges faced by Henkish are not limited to the world of entertainment and that his story offers profound insights into socioeconomic and political changes taking place in Egypt at large and the ways in which these transformations impact and unsettle received notions of masculinity.Trade Review"With a title taken from neighborhood graffiti, this 'bio-ethnography' of sha’bi accordionist Sayyid Henkish illustrates the challenge of living out masculine norms on Muhammad Ali Street, a lower-middle-class enclave for Cairo’s dancers, musicians and street performers throughout the 20th century."—AramcoWorld"An extraordinary work of meticulous scholarship."—Midwest Book Review"Unreservedly recommended for college and university library collections."—Al AhramTable of ContentsIntroduction Part ONE: Theoretical Reflections 1. On Bio-ethnography 2. Manhood 3. “Authentically Egyptian” Masculinity Part TWO Sayyid’s Childhood (1950–65) 4. My Father and My Family 5. Working at Weddings with My Father 6. Reflections on Oral History and Gender Part THREE Coming of Age (1965-–77) 7. Frustrated Love and Thwarted Ambitions 8. Entering the Trade 9. Performing Masculinity: Sayyid’s Reflections on Being a Man Part FOUR Responsibilities (1977º86) 10. Marriage 11. Migration 12. Materializing manhood: Sayyid’s reflections on money Part FIVE Becoming a Real Man (1987–2005) 13. A Respectable Job 14. Working behind Dancers 15. Friendship 16. Female Display of Manhood: Sayyid’s Reflections on wWmanhood Part SIX Old Age (From 2005 Onward) 17. Entering Trades Union Politics 18. Pilgrimage to Mecca 19. Reflections on Manhood in the Making Afterword Glossary Bibliography Index
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Springer Verlag, Singapore The Affective Intensities of Masculinity in
Book SynopsisThis book tells a story of masculinity through the experiences of one boy, ‘Adam’. From four different studies and time periods, it tracks moments of significance in his life over a period of 20 years. These moments highlight the ways in which Adam is both drawn towards and away from a hegemonic masculinity of physical toughness, domination, competition and an opposition to ‘the feminine’. The book is set against the backdrop of a long history of contentious gender politics in Australia and globally but particularly responds to the renewed attention to the social construction of masculinities in the current #MeToo climate. Against this backdrop, nuanced and longitudinal accounts of boys’ and men’s experiences of masculinity are significant because they can offer insight into the complex bodily, social, economic, and historical forces that configure masculinities. Such understandings are important in our endeavours as those who educate, support and work with boys and men to transform gender inequalities. Table of ContentsChapter 1. From little boys, big boys grow.- Chapter 2. Masculinities and physical power.- Chapter 3. Masculinities and peer culture.- Chapter 4. Masculinities and the othering of females and ‘the feminine’.- Chapter 5. The affective intensities of masculinity in shaping gendered experience
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Hong Kong University Press Oral Histories of Older Gay Men in Hong Kong:
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Hong Kong University Press Everyday Masculinities in 21st-Century China: The
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Austin Macauley Publishers LLC Men in Pink Collars
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