
Rediscovering Masculinity
Reason, Language and Sexuality
Victor J. Seidler(Author)
Routledge (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 6. July 1989
Book
Paperback/Softback
250 pages
978-0-415-03199-8 (ISBN)
Description
Men have responded to feminism with feelings of anxiety, guilt and unease. It has taken time for men to consider ways of changing themselves rather than hiding behind feminist rhetoric. Since the mid '70s a structuralist interpretation of feminism has led to new perceptions of power, domination, oppression and sexuality. The author argues that historically masculinity has been identified with reason and femininity with emotion, so men have been trained to speak for others before learning to speak for themselves. Victor Seidler uses some prevalent positions in social theory to expose the main contradictions in received ideas of power, language and sexuality. Topics discussed include: reason, sexuality, change, control, identity, language, strength and intimacy.
Reviews / Votes
`Seidler gives an honest, often moving account of his own vulnerability alongside the theory.' - City Limits`This book is timely important and persuasive ... Seidler brought the warmth of human contact to the cool architecture of an academic text.' - New Statesman and Society
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 140 mm
Thickness: 15 mm
Weight
360 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-415-03199-8 (9780415031998)
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SEIDLER VICTOR J.
Content
Introduction: Masculinity, Language and Sexuality; Part 1 Reason; Part 2 Sexuality; Part 3 Control; Part 4 Change; Part 5 Identity; Part 6 Language; Part 7 Strength; Part 8 Intimacy; Part 9 Conclusion: Masculinity, Morality and Politics;