Description
Book SynopsisContemporary society has imposed a set of unrealistic and confusing rules for men over 18 to follow. With post-adolescent men experiencing lower rates of academic success at the post-secondary level and escalating rates of violence perpetrated by this age group, jobs, careers and life itself are in crisis. These men in transition have emotional, social, academic, and career struggles that affect every aspect of their lives. Masculinity in the Making: Managing the Transition to Manhood; therefore, will examine these issues and offer strategies and examples of what is possible for the post-adolescent male; more specifically, attention will be paid to theories and health issues specific to this population, social and cultural issues, academic and career interventions, aggression and violence, and media portrayals. The reader will be left with a deep and clear understanding of the needs of men as well as how mentoring and counseling can provide them with the support needed to be success
Table of ContentsPreface Acknowledgement Chapters 1)Toward A New Psychology of the Contemporary Man 2)Psychological Pitfalls: Males and Mental Health Issues 3)Manhood in the Making: Social and Cultural Influences on Masculinity in America 4)Education for Self-Efficacy: Breaking the Cycle of Male Underachievement in Post-Secondary Education 5)Making Their Way into the World: Finding that Just Right Career Fit 6)The Myth of Being the Macho Man: Aggression, Competition, Bullying, and Violence in Contemporary Society 7)Being Batman: Media Portrayals of Masculine Behavior 8)Does Father Know Best? The Many Paths to Contemporary Fatherhood Among Young Males References About the Authors
