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Is Masculinity Toxic? A Primer For The 21st Century
Paperback Edition: 1
In the wake of the #MeToo movement and the upsurge in feminist and men's rightsactivism, traditional masculinity has become a topic of impassioned debate. Butwhat exactly do we mean by 'masculinity' and in what ways can it be said to beharmful? This incisive volume evaluates modern masculinity's capacity for goodagainst its potential for destruction. It reviews evolving definitions of masculinitysince the age of chivalry and examines our current expectations about men'sbehaviours, roles and responsibilities. It reveals societal pressure on men to actaggressively, suppress emotion and be in control, and the impact of being a 'realman' on self and others.
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Pages : 144
Publisher : Thames & Hudson
Publication date : 2019-11-05
Subjects: Non-fiction, Social Sciences, Sociology, Ethical Issues & Debates, Gender Studies: Men