
Cultures of Masculinity
Tim Edwards(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 8. December 2005
Book
Paperback/Softback
196 pages
978-0-415-28481-3 (ISBN)
Description
Presenting a survey of the social, cultural and theoretical issues which surround and inform our understanding of masculinity, this book explores the interface between traditional sociological approaches and the work covered by more post-structural, media-driven or cultural perspectives.
Edwards well known for his work on representations of masculinities, uses grounded examples of the job market and domestic violence to set his theoretical discussion. He argues that there is a need for more dialogue on men and masculinities between disciplines, and considers the validity of the concerns and anxieties which surround masculinity in the contemporary world through a range of key topics, including:
the new man, the new lad and 'men's movements'
men, masculinity and violence
marginalized masculinities: black masculinity and gay male sexuality
queer theory, performativity and fashion
cinema, representation and the body.
One of the most comprehensive and progressive studies of modern masculinity available, this book will be essential reading for students of gender, culture and sociology.
Edwards well known for his work on representations of masculinities, uses grounded examples of the job market and domestic violence to set his theoretical discussion. He argues that there is a need for more dialogue on men and masculinities between disciplines, and considers the validity of the concerns and anxieties which surround masculinity in the contemporary world through a range of key topics, including:
the new man, the new lad and 'men's movements'
men, masculinity and violence
marginalized masculinities: black masculinity and gay male sexuality
queer theory, performativity and fashion
cinema, representation and the body.
One of the most comprehensive and progressive studies of modern masculinity available, this book will be essential reading for students of gender, culture and sociology.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Thickness: 11 mm
Weight
307 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-28481-3 (9780415284813)
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Cultures of Masculinity
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12/2005
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Person
Tim Edwards is a lecturer in the Department of Sociology at the University of Leicester. His primary research interests include gender studies, and particularly analyses of masculinity, sexuality, fashion and consumer culture, the interface between social and cultural theory, and social divisions.
Content
1. 'Crisis, What Crisis?' Sex Roles Revisited 2. Feminism: Men and Feminism 3. Violence and Violation: Masculinity, Sex and Power 4. On the Other Side of the Mirror I: Masculinity and Homosexuality 5. On the Other Side of the Mirror II: Masculinity, Race and Ethnicity 6. 'I Feel a Little Queer': Masculinity and Performativity 7. The Spectacle of the Male: Masculinity at the Cinema 8. Automechanics: Masculinity, Methodology and Postmodernity