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Is masculinity toxic?
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- Book Synopsis
- The Big Idea shortlisted for series design in the British Design and Production Awards In 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.
- About The Author
- Andrew Smiler (PhD) has served as president of the Society for the Psychological Study of Men and Masculinities and MaleSurvivor.org, and is currently the editor of Online Publications for the Society for Research in Adolescence. Dr Smiler is co-author, with Chris Kilmartin, of the bestselling introduction to men's studies textbook The Masculine Self.
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- ISBN
- 9780500295021
- Format
- Paperback
- Publisher
- Thames and Hudson, (05 September 2019)
- Number of Pages
- 143
- Weight
- 568 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 229 x 229 x 13 mm
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