Description
Book SynopsisMasculinity is being discussed more than ever before, in a range of contexts. People talk about 'toxic masculinity', claim that there is a crisis in masculinity or argue that we need to 'reclaim masculinity'. There have always been many ways of being a man, and many people who have claimed that there are correct and incorrect ways of being a man. This important and timely book looks at the big questions surrounding definitions of masculinity, and discusses where ideas of masculinity have come from and the effects of gender stereotyping. The authors and contributors share their experiences of and perspectives on masculinity and invite readers to think for themselves about the issues involved.
Aimed at young people aged 10 and upwards.
Part of the groundbreaking and important 'And Other Big Questions' series, which offers balanced and considered views on the big issues we face in the world we live in today.
Other titles in the series include:
What is Gender? How does it define us?
What is Feminism? Why do we need it?
What is Consent? Why is it important?
What is Mental Health? Where does it come from?
Table of Contents
- 1: What is masculinity? Why does it matter?
- 2: My experience: Darren Chetty
- 3: My experience: Jeffrey Boakye
- 4: What is testosterone? Is masculinity caused by teststerone?
- 5: Are there male and female brains? Is there such a thing as a masculine brain?
- 6: My experience: Bréanainn Lambkin
- 7: What do feminists say about masculinity?
- 8: What is the relationship between violence and masculinity?
- 9: My experience: Dave Pickering
- 10: How does masculinity affect the world of work?
- 11: My experience: Iesha Small
- 12: Where have ideas about masculinity come from?
- 13: What effect do ideas about masculinity have on relationships?
- 14: How does stereotyping affect children?
- 15: My experience: Fen Coles
- 16: How has masculinity affected the way we see ourselves?
- 17: My experience: Salena Godden
- 18: What is the cost of masculinity?
- 19: What does sexuality have to do with masculinity?
- 20: My experience: Dr Andy Williams
- 21: What is the future of masculinity?
- 22: Glossary and further information
- 23: index
