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The Big Idea shortlisted for series design in the British Design and Production AwardsIn the wake of the #MeToo movement and the upsurge in feminist and men's rights activism, traditional masculinity has become a topic of impassioned debate. But what exactly do we mean by masculinity' and in what ways can it be said to be harmful? This incisive volume evaluates modern masculinity's capacity for good against its potential for destruction. It reviews evolving definitions of masculinity since the age of chivalry and examines our current expectations about men's behaviours, roles and responsibilities. It reveals societal pressure on men to act aggressively, suppress emotion and be in control, and the impact of being a real man' on self and others.

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Introduction - Evolving Understandings of Masculinity - Masculine Power to Harm - Men and Interpersonal Relationships - The Changing Face of Masculinity Today - Conclusion

Is Masculinity Toxic

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      Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
      Published 5 September 2019
      ISBN-13 9780500295021
      978-0500295021
      ISBN-10 0500295026
      Also in:
      Ethical issues, topics and debates Gender studies: men and boys

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The Big Idea shortlisted for series design in the British Design and Production AwardsIn the wake of the #MeToo movement and the upsurge in feminist and men's rights activism, traditional masculinity has become a topic of impassioned debate. But what exactly do we mean by masculinity' and in what ways can it be said to be harmful? This incisive volume evaluates modern masculinity's capacity for good against its potential for destruction. It reviews evolving definitions of masculinity since the age of chivalry and examines our current expectations about men's behaviours, roles and responsibilities. It reveals societal pressure on men to act aggressively, suppress emotion and be in control, and the impact of being a real man' on self and others.

      Table of Contents
      Introduction - Evolving Understandings of Masculinity - Masculine Power to Harm - Men and Interpersonal Relationships - The Changing Face of Masculinity Today - Conclusion

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