Detalhes do Livro
Formato
Capa dura
Páginas
302
Idioma
Inglês
Publicado
Jun 16, 1994
Editora
SAGE Publications, Inc
ISBN-10
0803949030
ISBN-13
9780803949034
Descrição
In a landscape where understandings of gender and identity are constantly evolving, this work stands at the forefront of masculinity studies. It challenges traditional notions of what it means to be masculine by exploring the complex interplay of culture, society, and individual experience.
The author thoughtfully examines how masculinities are not monolithic; rather, they are shaped by race, class, sexuality, and power dynamics. Through a collection of essays, the work presents diverse perspectives, allowing readers to grasp the multifaceted nature of masculinity in contemporary society.
This exploration also delves into the implications of these varying masculinities on personal identity, relationships, and broader societal expectations. It invites readers to reconsider preconceived notions and to recognize the fluidity and diversity that characterizes the male experience.
The author thoughtfully examines how masculinities are not monolithic; rather, they are shaped by race, class, sexuality, and power dynamics. Through a collection of essays, the work presents diverse perspectives, allowing readers to grasp the multifaceted nature of masculinity in contemporary society.
This exploration also delves into the implications of these varying masculinities on personal identity, relationships, and broader societal expectations. It invites readers to reconsider preconceived notions and to recognize the fluidity and diversity that characterizes the male experience.
Gêneros
Ciência e Tecnologia
Filosofia